Our approach to advertising and expanding access to ChatGPT
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OpenAI plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT's free and Go tiers in the United States as a way to fund expanded access to the service globally. The company has not yet specified an advertising timeline or format, though it emphasizes maintaining privacy protections and answer quality standards. Revenue from ads would help OpenAI subsidize free access for users who cannot afford paid subscriptions.
Why it matters
OpenAI plans to test advertising in the U.S. for ChatGPT’s free and Go tiers to expand affordable access to AI worldwide, while protecting privacy, trust, and answer quality.