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February 17, 2026

As Promised

AI development company OpenAI has announced testing ads on its ChatGPT platform.

As Promised

TL;DR

  • OpenAI is testing ads on ChatGPT for free and low-cost ($8/month Go package) users in the US.
  • Ads will not impact ChatGPT's responses or user confidentiality.
  • The goal is to support wider access to advanced features while maintaining user trust.
  • Ads will be contextually relevant but excluded for users under 18 and sensitive topics.
  • Users can manage ad history, disable ads, and adjust personalization.
  • The move has drawn criticism, including a counter-advertisement from competitor Anthropic.
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Anthropic's ad 'unfair'.

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