On March 21, 2026, OpenAI revealed its plans to implement advertisements for users of the free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the United States.
This move is intended to enhance revenue streams for the company, which has been exploring various monetization strategies.
The introduction of ads is expected to commence in the coming months, although specific dates have not been disclosed.
Updates
Update at 21:46 UTC on 2026-05-01
AI News reported OpenAI Enables Marketing Cookies by Default for Free ChatGPT Users WIRED.
Sources: AI News