Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT. Here’s How They’ll Work
4 months ago
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- OpenAI will start testing ads in ChatGPT in the U.S. before expanding globally.
- Ads will appear in labeled boxes below responses and won't influence ChatGPT's answers.
- Ads will be shown to free and Go tier users, but not Plus, Pro, or Enterprise subscribers.
- OpenAI will not sell user data or expose conversations to advertisers.
- Ads will be matched to conversation topics, with some personalization data used.
- Users can disable ad personalization without affecting other ChatGPT features.
- Ads will not appear in sensitive topics like health, mental health, or politics.
- No ads will be shown to users under 18.
- OpenAI plans to explore interactive ad experiences within ChatGPT.
- ChatGPT has over 800 million weekly users, most of whom don't pay.
- Ads are seen as a way to monetize ChatGPT's massive audience.
- OpenAI prioritizes user trust and experience over revenue.
- The challenge is to avoid the negative effects seen in social media advertising.