News · 19 January 2026
OpenAI to Introduce Ads to Free, Lower-Cost ChatGPT Tiers
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OpenAI announced it will begin testing advertisements in the free and Go tiers of ChatGPT in the coming weeks. These ads, appearing at the bottom of the chat window, aim to create a diverse revenue model and maintain accessibility. The ads will be relevant to the conversation and will not influence ChatGPT's responses. User data and conversations will not be shared with advertisers. Higher-tier subscriptions, like Pro, will remain ad-free. ChatGPT Go is priced at $8/month and includes ads.
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