ChatGPT’s cheapest options now show you ads
OpenAI is testing ads on the free and $8/month Go tiers of ChatGPT, appearing as labeled links.Summary
OpenAI has begun testing advertisements on its ChatGPT platform, which will appear as labeled "sponsored" links at the bottom of answers, though the company asserts they do not influence the AI's responses. Currently, ads are limited to users on the free version or the lowest-cost $8 per month Go plan; users on Plus ($20/month) and higher tiers will not see them. Users on the Free tier can opt out of ads in exchange for fewer daily messages, but Go tier users cannot opt out, although all users can dismiss ads, manage personalization, and delete ad data. OpenAI states advertisers will only receive aggregated data on views and clicks, not personalized conversation content. Ads will not appear for users under 18 or in chats concerning sensitive topics like health or politics.
(Source：The Verge)