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OpenAI Introduces Ads in ChatGPT for US Users Amid Revenue Push

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OpenAI has announced plans to test advertisements in the free version of ChatGPT for logged-in adult users in the U.S. This decision comes as the company seeks to increase revenue from its 800 million monthly users, aiming for $20 billion in annual revenue by 2025. An $8 monthly 'Go' subscription will also be introduced, providing users with enhanced features while still displaying ads. OpenAI assures users that their conversations will not be sold to advertisers and that they can opt-out of personalized ads. However, the integration of ads may raise concerns about privacy and the nature of conversations held with the AI.

Key Details: • Ads will appear at the bottom of ChatGPT responses and will be labeled as 'sponsored'. • The new 'Go' subscription tier costs $8/month and includes upgraded features. • Users can turn off ad personalization based on their chat history. • OpenAI will not serve ads to users under 18 years old.

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