Last Week in AI #333 - ChatGPT Ads, Zhipu+Huawei, Drama at Thinking Machines
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OpenAI will begin testing labeled banner ads in ChatGPT for free and $8/month users starting in the coming weeks across the U.S. and other markets. The ads will appear as blocked-off sections within the chat interface. This monetization effort reflects OpenAI's need to offset significant operational costs as it scales its AI services.
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OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT as it burns through billions, Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, Zhipu AI breaks US chip reliance, The Drama at Thinking Machines Is Riveting Silicon Valley
