<ul><li>OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals that the use of 'please' and 'thank you' in prompts to AI is costing the company tens of millions of dollars, contributing to environmental impact.</li><li>AI is consuming significant amounts of electricity, with a ChatGPT request using 10 times more electricity than a Google search and Google's greenhouse gas emissions rising by 48% due to AI energy demands.</li><li>The energy usage of data centers for AI poses a threat to the environment, with OpenAI considering a data center using as much energy as needed to power Miami.</li><li>Designers are urged to prioritize sustainability in AI use, push for transparency from developers on environmental impact, and promote ethical and sustainable practices in their work.</li></ul>

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