I’ve been getting into ChatGPT a lot lately, and everytime I write a prompt, I find myself writing please and thank you.
I know that ChatGPT isn’t sentient (yet).
So what’s the point of thanking a machine?
There are two reasons that I do it.
The first is that since these are learning models, then surely using pleasantries will create a positive feedback loop with the algorithm that will influence how it interacts with others?
The second is that even if the world is becoming less-human, I feel like showing kindness and appreciation is part of our humanity.
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