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February 20, 2026
ChatGPT ads in the wild.
Adthena, an “AI search intelligence” platform, has spotted ads in ChatGPT, and they can apparently trigger as soon as after your first prompt.
TL;DR
- Ads have been detected within ChatGPT responses.
- These ads can appear immediately after a user's first prompt.
- Brands like Expedia, Qualcomm, Best Buy, and Enterprise Mobility are placing ads in ChatGPT.
- Adthena, an AI search intelligence platform, identified these ads.
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