tech
February 17, 2026
As Promised
AI development company OpenAI has announced testing ads on its ChatGPT platform.
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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