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Politeness in AI Prompts Proves Ineffective, New Study Finds

Politeness in AI Prompts Proves Ineffective, New Study Finds

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2025-05-01 00:12:02
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George Washington University researchers have debunked the notion that politeness enhances AI chatbot performance. Their study reveals phrases like "please" and "thank you" have negligible impact on response quality—contrary to prior beliefs. The team identified a mathematical threshold where AI output deteriorates, tied solely to training data parameters rather than linguistic decorum.

Human behavioral patterns persist despite the findings. Some users maintain polite interactions out of cultural conditioning, while others strategically employ flattery to manipulate outputs. The research highlights an emerging dichotomy between anthropomorphic user tendencies and machine learning’s mathematical foundations.

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