OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT as it burns through billions

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OpenAI, the AI giant behind ChatGPT, is rolling out ads to its users in a bid to bolster revenue. The company will be testing banner ads at the bottom of chatbot responses for logged-in users of both the free version and the new $8/month ChatGPT Go plan.

The move comes as OpenAI grapples with financial pressures. According to estimates, the company expects to burn through about $9 billion this year while generating $13 billion in revenue. The lackluster subscription uptake, with only 5 percent of users paying for services, is a significant concern. To address this, OpenAI has decided to diversify its revenue streams by incorporating ads into ChatGPT.

However, the company's CEO, Sam Altman, had previously expressed concerns about advertising in ChatGPT, describing it as a "last resort." Nevertheless, Fidji Simo, OpenAI's CEO of applications, believes that having a diverse revenue model where ads can play a part will make intelligence more accessible to everyone.

To mitigate potential backlash from users, OpenAI plans to place ads at the bottom of answers separated from the conversation history. The company will also ensure that its conversational responses remain uninfluenced by advertisers and will not show ads on sensitive topics such as mental health and politics to users under 18.

While some critics have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of this approach, OpenAI appears to be taking a cautious middle ground between addressing its financial needs and maintaining user trust. The company has stated that it prioritizes preserving what makes ChatGPT valuable in the first place – trustworthy responses driven by objectively useful content – over advertising pressures.

This move highlights the evolving landscape of AI-powered services and their growing reliance on revenue diversification. As more companies seek to monetize their chatbot and AI capabilities, the debate around advertising's impact on user trust and experience will continue to gain traction.
 
🤖💸 OpenAI is like " Okay we need $$ 💰 or else we die 😂" so now they're gonna stick ads at the bottom of our convo 📱😒. I don't mind if it's not too intrusive, but it feels weird having a banner at the bottom of my answers 🤔. Plus what happens when ads try to influence our convo? 🚨 Can we still trust ChatGPT? 💭
 
💡 "The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." 📊 Money can't buy you happiness or love, but it'll help pay for all those ads we're gonna see on ChatGPT soon! 😂
 
I'm getting a bit worried about this whole ad thing 🤔... Remember when Myspace used to show ads all over the place? And people actually thought that was a cool feature 😂. Now, it seems like OpenAI is trying to make a quick buck off us, just like those early days of the internet 💸. I mean, I get it, they need the cash, but can't they think about user experience instead? 🤷‍♂️

I'm not sure about this ad thing, though... I mean, what's wrong with a little banner at the bottom of chatbot responses? It's not like we're being forced to watch an ad for hours on end like back in the day 📺. And hey, if it means more accessible AI for everyone, that's a good thing 👍.

But, for real, what's next? Are they gonna start showing us ads during our conversations? 😳 That would be straight out of a sci-fi movie 🎥. Let's hope OpenAI can find a way to balance revenue with user trust... fingers crossed 🤞!
 
idk how i feel about this tho... like, i get that openai needs cash or whatever 🤑 but banner ads at the bottom of chatgpt responses kinda ruins the whole "innovative" vibe the app had going on... i can see why sam altman was hesitant about it in the first place lol. and yeah, i hope they stick to those guidelines about not showing ads on sensitive topics, that's def important for maintaining user trust 🙏
 
I don't think this is a great idea 🤔 OpenAI should focus on making the free version even better instead of throwing ads at it ASAP 🚫 5% of users paying for services is already pretty low, what's next? 🤑 Those who are willing to pay $8/month might be the most loyal ones, so why not make them happy first? 😊
 
I dont know about this ad thingy... 😐 I just want to use ChatGPT without being bombarded with ads all the time 📺. Like, what if its a boring or annoying ad? I'm trying to learn something here not watch some commercial 🤦‍♂️. And whats up with only 5% of users paying for services? That's crazy low 💸. Can't OpenAI just focus on making the app better instead of trying to make money off us? 🤑
 
🤔 so ads in ChatGPT? it seems like a big change, but openai is trying to be cautious about not messing up the user experience 🙏. $8/month for chatgpt go sounds steep tho... maybe they're just trying to make up for burning through almost 1 billion dollars this year 💸. i'm still skeptical about ads in chatbot responses, feels like it's gonna ruin the whole "helpful assistant" vibe 🤖. what do you guys think? is it a good move or just a desperate ploy to boost revenue 💸
 
I think OpenAI is being pretty smart by testing ads in ChatGPT 🤔. They're not just going all-in on paid subscriptions like some other companies, they want to make sure everyone can use their AI tool without breaking the bank 💸. I'm a bit curious about how this will play out though - some people might get annoyed with ads showing up at the bottom of conversations... but if it means more people are using ChatGPT and making the tech more mainstream, I guess it's worth a shot 📈!
 
omg i cant believe whats happening to ChatGPT!!! 🤯 they gotta test ads on users tho its a bit sneaky but i guess its necessary to keep the company afloat 🤑 5% of users paying for services is super low lol lets hope they can make it more user-friendly and not make it feel like a full-on ad-spamfest 🚫
 
🤯 think its gonna be a total mess if they start showing ads in chatgpt lol like how are ppl supposed to focus on answering questions when theres a banner at the bottom trying to sell them something meanwhile i get that they need the cash but cant we just find another way to make money without ruining the whole experience? 🤑🚫
 
I'm not sure about this... like what's next? Are we gonna start paying for breathing air or something? 🤣 I get it, OpenAI needs cash but $8 a month is crazy for ChatGPT Go. It's already kinda expensive. And now they're gonna ruin the vibe with ads at the bottom of answers? That's just annoying...
 
🤔 ads in chatgpt 🚨 gotta say, kinda worried about this move lol 😬 dont wanna ruin the vibe of having a chill convo with a bot 👀 but at the same time, gotta respect openai's financial goals 💸 5% subs is pretty meh btw... maybe the ads will spice things up? 🔥 and i guess its good theyre testing it out first? 🤔 will def keep an eye on this one 👀👍
 
I'm a bit meh about this ad thingy 🤔 OpenAI's trying to make ChatGPT Go not so boring with ads, but I'm worried it'll kinda ruin the vibe, you know? I mean, who wants to see banner ads while having a convo with their AI buddy? 😐 Plus, Fidji Simo says they're gonna keep ads separate from answers, which is cool, I guess... but what about the mental health and politics stuff? Shouldn't that be ad-free for real 🤷‍♀️ The company's trying to do both – make $$ and keep users happy – so I'm just keeping an eye on it 👀 How's this gonna play out, anyway?
 
meh, think this is gonna be a thing? ads in chatgpt? it just feels so forced 🤔... like they're trying to make money off something that's supposed to be helpful & informative. and 5% of users paying for the service? thats not great either... i get it, finacial pressures and all, but can't they think of a better way to make ends meet? 💸... and what about user trust? are we really gonna have ads at the bottom of answers? that just feels like an afterthought 📝...
 
I'm kinda mixed about this... 😐 On one hand, I think it's smart for OpenAI to try out ads in ChatGPT since they're struggling financially 🤑. But at the same time, I don't want my conversation history being cluttered with ads 📦. It's like, isn't that what I'm paying for – quality responses? 💡 And what about all the sensitive topics...? Do we really want to be bombarded with ads during those conversations? 😬 Still, maybe they're doing it right by putting them at the bottom and separating them from the convo history 🤔. Fingers crossed that it won't affect how trustworthy ChatGPT feels... 👍
 
🤔 I feel like OpenAI is kinda showing us that when we're struggling financially, we might need to think outside the box – or in this case, the bottom of our chatbot responses 😂. They're trying to find a balance between making money and keeping their users happy, which is really admirable.

It's also worth considering that if AI companies can make ads work for them without compromising user trust, it could be a game-changer for many industries 📈. It just goes to show that sometimes the best solutions come from taking risks and trying new things – even when they might not be perfect at first.

The key takeaway here is that with great power comes great responsibility 😊. As AI tech continues to evolve, we need to ensure that companies prioritize transparency, user trust, and valuable content over revenue streams. If done right, ads can actually make our lives better and more accessible – but only if we're willing to have the tough conversations and push for accountability 🤝.
 
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