OpenAI has announced plans to introduce ads into its popular chatbot platform, ChatGPT. The company claims that the ads will not influence the chatbot's responses and will be clearly labeled.
According to OpenAI CEO Fidji Simo, people trust ChatGPT for many important tasks, so it's crucial to preserve what makes the chatbot valuable in the first place - its ability to provide useful and objective responses. This means that ads will appear in separate boxes directly below the chatbot's answers, rather than altering the response itself.
Initial ad tests will roll out in the United States before expanding globally. The company says it won't sell user data or expose conversations with ChatGPT to advertisers, but users on its Plus, Pro, and Enterprise subscriptions will not see ads. Instead, users will be able to opt-out of the data used for advertising without affecting their ability to use other personalization features.
OpenAI has outlined principles guiding its approach to advertising, including not targeting users under 18 or revealing sensitive topics such as health, mental health, or politics. The company also plans to share more about how businesses can advertise within ChatGPT in the coming weeks.
The introduction of ads is a significant shift for ChatGPT, which has quickly grown into one of the largest consumer products on the internet with over 800 million weekly active users. OpenAI could use this revenue stream to support its business moving forward, as it faces increasing competition from rivals like Google Gemini.
However, some have expressed concerns that introducing ads could degrade the user experience and lead to issues similar to those seen in social media platforms. The company's CEO Sam Altman has previously acknowledged the failures of the social media era and is determined not to repeat them.
As ChatGPT continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how OpenAI will balance its desire for revenue with the need to maintain user trust and experience.
According to OpenAI CEO Fidji Simo, people trust ChatGPT for many important tasks, so it's crucial to preserve what makes the chatbot valuable in the first place - its ability to provide useful and objective responses. This means that ads will appear in separate boxes directly below the chatbot's answers, rather than altering the response itself.
Initial ad tests will roll out in the United States before expanding globally. The company says it won't sell user data or expose conversations with ChatGPT to advertisers, but users on its Plus, Pro, and Enterprise subscriptions will not see ads. Instead, users will be able to opt-out of the data used for advertising without affecting their ability to use other personalization features.
OpenAI has outlined principles guiding its approach to advertising, including not targeting users under 18 or revealing sensitive topics such as health, mental health, or politics. The company also plans to share more about how businesses can advertise within ChatGPT in the coming weeks.
The introduction of ads is a significant shift for ChatGPT, which has quickly grown into one of the largest consumer products on the internet with over 800 million weekly active users. OpenAI could use this revenue stream to support its business moving forward, as it faces increasing competition from rivals like Google Gemini.
However, some have expressed concerns that introducing ads could degrade the user experience and lead to issues similar to those seen in social media platforms. The company's CEO Sam Altman has previously acknowledged the failures of the social media era and is determined not to repeat them.
As ChatGPT continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how OpenAI will balance its desire for revenue with the need to maintain user trust and experience.
... I mean, I get that OpenAI needs some extra cash to keep up with those other giants like Google Gemini, but still, I don't wanna see our beloved chatbot getting all cluttered 
. On the bright side, it's good they're planning to label the ads and not mess with the actual responses - that's a huge plus 
. And hey, at least we'll get some transparency about how OpenAI is handling user data and stuff... I guess it's all about finding that sweet spot between making money and keeping our trust 
. Still, I'm not convinced this is the right move for ChatGPT...
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. ChatGPT is already an incredibly useful tool for many people, and if introducing ads starts to feel like just another annoyance, that could really turn users off 
. Plus, we've seen what can happen when platforms start prioritizing ad revenue over user well-being 
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. I mean, we know that ChatGPT is super useful, but ads? It kinda feels like they're gonna mess up what makes it awesome in the first place. I've seen other platforms do this and all I can think of is scrolling through my feed and getting bombarded with stuff I don't need 
. Like, I get that OpenAI's trying to make some cash, but can't they just keep it simple? 
. I guess only time will tell if OpenAI's got this one right 
...so fingers crossed it all works out & chatgpt stays true to its original purpose 
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And yeah, the principle of not targeting users under 18 or sensitive topics is a good start 
. Fingers crossed OpenAI doesn't mess this up too badly 
... but on the other hand, ads do kinda ruin the whole vibe of having a super helpful & neutral AI sidekick 
if it's just gonna be all ' sponsored by xyz' in a box below what i'm trying to chat about 
, who doesn't want a few ads thrown in their chatbot mix? It's not like they're gonna ruin the vibe or anything 
. And I'm sure those principles they've got are super strict and won't compromise user trust in the slightest 
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. Now, it'll be interesting to see how they balance making money with keeping the user experience awesome 
. Can't have a valuable tool like that getting watered down just for the sake of some extra cash 
. Like, what if the ads kinda mess with how you respond to the chatbot? I don't want my answers to be all "hey, we're sponsored" 
. And OpenAI's got some good principles in place about not targeting minors or sensitive topics 
. Maybe they'll find a way to make it work without ruining the vibe 
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but I think this is a great move by OpenAI! They're already killing it in terms of keeping users safe and private, so adding ads seems like a way to make the platform more sustainable without compromising on user trust. Plus, separate boxes below answers sounds super reasonable - I won't miss my ad-free bubble 