Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT. Here’s How They’ll Work | WIRED

OpenAI is introducing ads into its widely-used AI product, ChatGPT, with a trial starting in the United States. The ads will appear in separate, labeled boxes below the chatbot's responses and will not influence the chatbot's answers. The company promises not to sell user data or expose conversations to advertisers, and it will not serve ads in sensitive conversations or to users under 18. The trial will initially be available to logged-in users on the free and $8-a-month Go tier, with plans to expand globally. The introduction of ads is seen as a necessary step for OpenAI to monetize its large user base and fund its operations, but the company emphasizes the importance of maintaining user trust and experience.