OpenAI says it will begin testing a visual ad format inside ChatGPT in the US, showing images of sponsored products and services alongside the images users generate, without influencing the model's answers.

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OpenAI Tests Visual Ads Inside ChatGPT in the US

What's new?

FAQ

What are ChatGPT's new visual ads?

They are an ad format that displays images of sponsored products and services on the user's screen. OpenAI is beginning to test them in the US, and they will \"initially\" appear when users generate images.

Do the ads affect ChatGPT's answers?

OpenAI says the ads remain separate from the image the user generates and will \"not influence the answers ChatGPT provides.\"

Will paid subscribers see the ads?

According to the announcement, ads will not appear for subscribers on Plus, Pro, and other paid plans.

Are the ads available in the Middle East?

The test is starting in the US only, and the source does not mention any timeline or plan for expansion to the Middle East or other markets.

Source: The Verge AI

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