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Do Not Be Mean to AI Just Because You Can
AI doesn't have feelings, so it can't be hurt.
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Do Not Be Mean to AI Just Because You Can
AI doesn't have feelings, so it can't be hurt. But being mean to AI can become a habit you carry to real people.
How you talk to AI is practice for how you talk in life.
Three good habits
- Say please when asking
- Say thanks when AI helps
- Stay calm when AI gets it wrong
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The big idea: Being mean to AI doesn't hurt AI — but it shapes who you are.
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