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OpenAI to Test Ads in ChatGPT for Free and $8 Go Users in the U.S.

OpenAI says the shift helps fund costly AI infrastructure with strict labeling, privacy protections, and topic exclusions.

Overview

  • Ads will roll out in the coming weeks to logged‑in adult users on the free and Go tiers, appearing below answers and labeled as sponsored.
  • OpenAI says ads will not influence ChatGPT’s responses, conversations will not be shared with marketers, and data will not be sold to advertisers.
  • Personalization will be on by default with an opt‑out, users can clear data used for ads, dismiss sponsored posts, and ask follow‑up questions about them.
  • No ads will be shown to users under 18, and ads will be excluded from sensitive or regulated topics such as health, mental health, and politics.
  • Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans remain ad‑free; the Go tier costs $8 per month in the U.S. as OpenAI seeks new revenue to cover heavy compute and infrastructure spending.