OpenAI is gearing up to introduce advertisements within ChatGPT, a move that could impact users on the free tier of the AI chatbot. This shift hints at a new direction for the platform’s monetization strategy, emphasizing ads primarily for search-related queries.
Ads Coming Soon to ChatGPT’s Free Tier
The mention of “search” suggests that ads may appear mainly during web searches or shopping-related prompts within ChatGPT, possibly aiming to blend advertising with useful content discovery.
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Premium Users Likely to Stay Ad-Free
Those subscribing to ChatGPT’s paid plans, including business and education packages, are expected to enjoy an ad-free experience, preserving the premium feel of paid tiers.
User Opinions on Ads in ChatGPT
Poll results from 19 votes:
- Yes — it keeps the free plan alive: 21.05%
- No — I don’t want ads in ChatGPT at all: 42.11%
- I’d rather pay than see ads: 0%
- Depends on how intrusive the ads are: 36.84%
Why Ads in ChatGPT Could Be Positive
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