ChatGPT ads are arriving, likely targeting free users with search and shopping suggestions.
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ChatGPT is Going to Start Showing You Ads
ChatGPT to Introduce Ads for Free Users ChatGPT is set to change the way millions of people interact with the AI chatbot. Evidence suggests that OpenAI is preparing to show ads to free users, potentially transforming the user experience across mobile and desktop platforms. The move comes as OpenAI explores new revenue streams while keeping premium features intact for paying subscribers. Credit : Google Evidence Found in Android App Code Engineer Tibor Blaho recently discovered references to an upcoming ad feature in the ChatGPT Android app. The code mentions “search ads,” a “search ad carousel,” and an “ad API,” hinting at an integrated advertising system. While currently spotted on Android, it’s expected these ads will appear across iOS, Mac, and web versions as well. How Ads Might Appear Given the references to “search” functionality, ads could be targeted specifically at web search or shopping-related queries. Users might see promoted content during research or casual browsing, similar t…
