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    By Aadithya HarishFebruary 11, 20263 Mins Read
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    OpenAI has officially started testing ads for ChatGPT users on its Free and Go subscription plans in the United States, marking a major shift in how the popular AI platform may be monetised going forward. The company confirmed the move in a post on X formerly Twitter, stating that ads are clearly labelled as sponsored and visually separated from ChatGPT’s responses.

    Importantly, OpenAI says advertisements will not influence ChatGPT’s answers. Instead, they will appear as separate sponsored elements within the interface. Higher tier plans, including ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education, will remain completely ad free.

    The goal, according to OpenAI, is simple. Keep ChatGPT accessible to a broader audience while reducing usage limits for free users.

    How ChatGPT Ads Work

    OpenAI has explained that ads are selected based on the topic of the current conversation, a user’s previous chats, and earlier interactions within ChatGPT.

    For example, if a user searches for recipes, they might see sponsored ads related to meal kits or grocery delivery services. If multiple advertisers are relevant, the most suitable ad will be displayed first.

    However, users retain control. OpenAI has previously stated that users can turn off ad personalisation and clear data used for ad targeting at any time.

    Do Ads Influence ChatGPT’s Answers?

    OpenAI has directly addressed concerns about advertiser influence. The company clarified in a blog post that ChatGPT’s responses are generated solely based on what is most helpful to the user. Sponsored content is clearly labelled and visually distinct from AI generated answers.

    In short, ads appear alongside conversations, not inside them.

    Privacy Safeguards Explained

    Privacy has been a major concern surrounding AI driven advertising. OpenAI emphasised that advertisers do not have access to user chats, chat history, stored memories, or personal details. Instead, advertisers receive only aggregated performance data, such as how many times an ad was viewed or clicked.

    Additionally, ads will not appear on accounts where users have stated they are under 18, where the system predicts a user may be under 18, or in conversations involving sensitive topics such as health, mental health, or politics.

    OpenAI also said it will introduce safeguards to limit narrow ad targeting and be selective about which advertisers are allowed on the platform. Protections will also be added to reduce the risk of scams and misleading ads.

    What Other AI Platforms Are Doing

    While OpenAI is experimenting with advertising, other major AI companies are taking a different path.

    Anthropic has confirmed that its AI chatbot Claude will remain completely ad free. The company stated that users will not see sponsored links next to their conversations and that responses will not be influenced by advertisers.

    Similarly, according to a report by 9To5Google, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said that advertising is not part of Gemini’s current plans. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he clarified that ads are not in Gemini’s roadmap at this time.

    Why This Matters

    OpenAI’s decision could signal a larger shift in how AI platforms fund free access. As AI tools become more powerful and expensive to maintain, advertising may become one way to balance accessibility with operational costs.

    For now, ads are limited to ChatGPT’s Free and Go plans in the United States. Whether this expands globally will likely depend on user feedback and performance results.

    AI monetisation is evolving, and ChatGPT users are now at the centre of that change.

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