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ChatGPT to Introduce Ads for Free Users by 2026

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Could ChatGPT be gearing up to launch an advertising product soon? According to internal documents from OpenAI, it appears likely.

OpenAI projects generating a billion dollars in new revenue from “free user monetization” by 2026. This figure is expected to rise to nearly $25 billion by 2029, contributing to OpenAI’s total revenue forecast of $125 billion.

Here’s a relevant chart shared by Juan González Villa on X, showing OpenAI’s projected revenue growth, including new products like free user monetization. In essence, this means ads:

OpenAI revenue projection

Why is this important? ChatGPT boasts an estimated 600 million monthly users. Introducing ads to ChatGPT would create a significant new avenue for advertisers. However, transforming ChatGPT into an ad-supported platform would mark a substantial shift.

Interestingly, this development seems to contradict previous statements by OpenAI officials. In December, OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar mentioned that while they were open to exploring other revenue streams, they had no immediate plans to pursue advertising.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also previously expressed his distaste for ads during a podcast interview with Lex Fridman. He stated that he preferred users paying for ChatGPT to ensure that answers were not influenced by advertisers. Altman emphasized the simplicity of their current business model and expressed concern about the potential negative impact of ads on AI-driven platforms.

The data underpinning these projections was obtained from internal documents reviewed by The Information.

(Source: Search Engine Land)

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