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OpenAI Begins U.S. Test of Ads in ChatGPT as Low-Cost Tier Launches

Ads appear below chatbot replies with stated limits for sensitive topics and minors.

Overview

  • Ads will reach free users and ChatGPT Go subscribers, while higher‑priced subscriptions remain ad‑free.
  • The rollout starts with U.S. tests that place promotions below chatbot answers rather than inside responses.
  • Placements appear only when a relevant sponsored product or service fits the conversation, such as grocery offers for recipes or direct contact with lodging on travel queries.
  • OpenAI says minors will not see ads and sensitive areas like physical or mental health and politics are excluded.
  • The company pledges separation from AI replies, no advertiser access to chats, opt‑outs for personalized ads, and data deletion controls, with a German price page noting that ChatGPT Go may contain ads.