US EditionThe Problem With OpenAI Putting Ads in ChatGPT
OpenAI plans ads in ChatGPT's free tier to offset $21 billion losses, aiming to maintain free access while addressing rising AI operational costs.
- On Jan. 16, OpenAI announced plans to introduce ads into ChatGPT free tier and the low-cost Go tier, while Pro, Business and Enterprise tiers remain ad-free.
- Facing high operating costs, OpenAI finds subscriptions alone may not cover AI assistants' expenses, prompting urgent searches for new revenue as running models burns cash.
- OpenAI said ads will be clearly separated from chatbot responses and will not influence outputs, pledging not to sell conversations, allow opt-outs for personalised ads, and avoid ads for users under 18 or near sensitive topics.
- The move may help keep ChatGPT free users supported through advertising revenue, but critics and privacy advocates warn ads risk undermining trust and provoking backlash.
- Industry leaders noted Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind CEO, expressed surprise and caution as Google has no plans to add ads to Gemini, while observers warn regulators might tighten rules citing Facebook files and Cambridge Analytica.
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Is OpenAI's Decision to Begin Selling Ads on ChatGPT a Desperate Cry for Help?
Key PointsOpenAI's CEO once essentially said that it was a bad idea for businesses to incorporate advertising.The move is expected to grow OpenAI's revenue significantly in the coming years.While OpenAI is growing fast, the company faces several external challenges.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › In 2024, OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, called ads a "last resort" for businesses. Well, the parent company of ChatGPT appears to…
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OpenAI will put ads in ChatGPT. This opens a new door for dangerous influence
OpenAI, The ConversationOpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States. Ads will appear on the free version and the low-cost Go tier, but not for Pro, Business, or Enterprise subscribers. The company says ads will be clearly separated from chatbot responses and will not influence outputs. It has also pledged not to sell user conversations, to let users turn off personalised ads, and to avoid ads for users und…
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