OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT ads in India, over 50 brands on board
OpenAI launches ads on ChatGPT in India, with over 50 brands expected to start advertising soon.
Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)

OpenAI is rolling out ads on ChatGPT in India, with over 50 brands expected to begin advertising soon. The company has rolled out ads for Free and Go plans, with paid subscriptions remaining ad-free.
OpenAI is adding ads to ChatGPT in India. The company is using a special system to decide when to show ads based on what people say. They will give advertisers information like how many people saw their ad and how many clicked on it.
Analysis
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Key points
- OpenAI is adding ads to ChatGPT in India
- Over 50 brands are expected to start advertising soon
- Advertisers will get conventional campaign metrics like impressions and clicks
- Users' conversation text will not be shared with advertisers
This could make it easier for small businesses to use ChatGPT and could lead to more advertisers using the platform.
Some people might be worried about their conversations being used for ads, but OpenAI says they won't share the text of what people say.

