Summary
OpenAI will start adding ads to ChatGPT, a popular chatbot, to help generate money. The ads won't change the chatbot's answers but will be influenced by user conversations. Users in the U.S. will start seeing ads soon, with the choice to opt out of personalization.
Key Facts
- OpenAI will introduce ads in ChatGPT for U.S. users in the coming weeks.
- Ads will be influenced by conversations, but they will not change ChatGPT's responses.
- Personalization of ads will be on by default, but users can choose to opt out.
- Ads will be clearly marked as "Sponsored" and will be separate from chats.
- OpenAI will keep conversations private and will not sell user data to advertisers.
- The company needs more money to support its costs, like spending on data centers.
- OpenAI has hired new leaders to help manage these money-making changes.
- Google is also exploring AI-related advertising, but not yet in its Gemini app.
