Testing ads in ChatGPT

UpdateAug 11, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

OpenAI begins testing ads in ChatGPT to support free access, with clear labeling, answer independence, strong privacy protections, and user control.

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https://openai.com/index/testing-ads-in-chatgpt

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