Greetings!

ChatGPT: Whether you start a ChatGPT session with a greeting like "hello" or go straight into your query, it doesn't affect the responses in terms of the information provided. ChatGPT is designed to understand and respond to the content of the query regardless of whether it's prefaced with a greeting. However, the use of a greeting can influence the tone of the conversation, making it feel more personal or friendly.

James: How about in the future?

ChatGPT: As of my last update in April 2023, the functionality of ChatGPT generally remains consistent in this regard: the inclusion or exclusion of a greeting like "hello" does not fundamentally change the information provided in the response. The system is designed to understand and address the content of your query regardless of a greeting.

However, it's important to note that AI technology is continuously evolving. Future versions of ChatGPT or similar AI systems may incorporate more nuanced understandings of conversational context, including how greetings or other conversational norms might subtly influence the tone or style of responses.

As AI becomes more advanced, it's possible that these systems might tailor their responses more distinctly based on the conversational cues provided by the user, including greetings. However, for the core accuracy and relevancy of information provided, the presence of a greeting like "hello" is unlikely to make a significant difference.