ChatGPT users are about to get hit with targeted ads
OpenAI says that users impacted by the ads will have some control over what they see.
TL;DR
- OpenAI is testing ads on ChatGPT for free and Go tier users in the U.S.
- The ads will appear at the bottom of conversations and be topic-targeted.
- Users can dismiss ads, see explanations, and turn off personalization.
- OpenAI commits to not serving ads to users under 18 and ensuring 'answer independence'.
- The company will not sell user data to advertisers.
- This strategy could increase ad revenue and potentially drive subscriptions to paid tiers.
- OpenAI states the advertising is in support of its mission to ensure AGI benefits all of humanity.