To allow more people to access top AI technology without barriers, OpenAI recently announced a major commercial adjustment. AIbase learned that OpenAI plans to start testing ads in the free version of ChatGPT and the newly launched "ChatGPT Go" tier in the coming weeks. This means this AI giant has officially begun transitioning from a purely subscription-based model to a hybrid model of "subscription plus advertising."
According to the news announcement released by OpenAI, the first ad test will begin in the U.S. market. Unlike traditional pop-up windows, the ads in ChatGPT will be presented in a more natural and interactive way. AIbase learned that ads will usually appear at the bottom of answers and will have a clear "sponsored" label. More innovatively, users may even be able to ask the AI directly about the content of the ads, such as asking about product specifications or making purchase decisions directly.
Regarding the most concerning privacy issues, OpenAI has clearly promised: the ad placement will not affect the objectivity of AI responses, and the company will never sell users' conversation data to advertisers. In addition, paid users such as Plus, Pro, and enterprise versions will continue to enjoy an ad-free pure experience. AIbase believes that this move marks that AI assistants are evolving into a "new generation of search engines," and through diversified revenue models, OpenAI aims to support its high computing costs and achieve broader intelligent popularization.
Key Points:
📢 Test Launch: OpenAI will test advertisements in the free version and Go version of ChatGPT in the U.S., with ads appearing at the bottom of answers in a conversation-related format.
🔒 Privacy Bottom Line: The official promises that conversation data will not be sold to advertisers, and conversation content will not be influenced by advertising intent, ensuring the independence of responses.
💎 Paid Distraction-Free: Advanced subscription accounts such as ChatGPT Plus, Business, and Enterprise will remain completely ad-free.
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