OpenAI's ad business shows blistering growth, hits $1 billion annualized revenue run rate
OpenAI's move to serve ads in ChatGPT earlier this year drew ridicule from its chief rival, Anthropic, in the form of a Super Bowl commercial.
TL;DR
- OpenAI's advertising business has achieved an annualized revenue run rate of $1 billion.
- The ad business is less than 200 days old and is seen as part of OpenAI's diversified revenue streams.
- ChatGPT Ads are currently available in over 40 countries and are being rolled out to more markets.
- Ads appear for both free-tier users and paid subscribers of ChatGPT.
- OpenAI states ads are clearly labeled, do not affect ChatGPT's responses, and advertisers do not access private conversations.