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Testing ads in ChatGPT
OpenAI is implementing an advertising pilot for ChatGPT across several global markets to fund broader access to its AI services.
Why it matters
Free and Go tier users will see ads unless they upgrade or accept fewer daily messages. This ensures powerful AI features remain available at low or no cost.
The details
- Ads apply only to logged-in adult users on Free and Go subscription tiers.
- Advertisers cannot access user chats, chat history, memories, or personal details.
- The pilot expanded to the UK, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea by August 2026.
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ChatGPT Ads is located in Australia
ChatGPT Ads pilot expanded to Australia.
ChatGPT Ads is located in New Zealand
ChatGPT Ads pilot expanded to New Zealand.
OpenAI owns ChatGPT Ads
OpenAI owns and operates the ChatGPT Ads advertising program.
ChatGPT Ads is related to ChatGPT
ChatGPT Ads is integrated into ChatGPT to support free and low-cost subscription tiers.
ChatGPT Ads is located in United States
ChatGPT Ads initial pilot launched in the United States.
ChatGPT Ads is located in United Kingdom
ChatGPT Ads launched in the United Kingdom.
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ChatGPT Ads is located in Mexico
ChatGPT Ads launched in Mexico.
ChatGPT Ads is located in Brazil
ChatGPT Ads launched in Brazil.
ChatGPT Ads is located in Japan
ChatGPT Ads launched in Japan.
ChatGPT Ads is located in South Korea
ChatGPT Ads launched in South Korea.
ChatGPT Ads is located in Canada
ChatGPT Ads pilot expanded to Canada.
Related events
ChatGPT Ads Launch in UK, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea
ChatGPT Ads Initial Test in the United States
ChatGPT Ads Expansion to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
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