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Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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As of June 24, 2026 at 7:55 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 7:55 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 7:55 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 24, 7:55 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 24, 7:55 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 24, 7:55 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 24, 7:55 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 24, 7:55 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 7:02 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 7:02 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 7:02 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 7:02 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 7:02 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 24, 7:02 PM

Don't say 'please': How being polite to AI may be costing you and the environment

While taking the time to be polite to AI may seem inconsequential, it comes at a cost.

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Jun 24, 7:02 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 24, 7:02 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 24, 7:02 PM: KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 24, 7:02 PM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 14 sources · 1 bucket.