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The introduction of this feature comes at a time when OpenAI is not expected to reach profitability for several years, highlighting the financial challenges the company is currently facing.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generative (and promoted) AI<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, <strong>had previously stated that advertising on ChatGPT would be a &#8220;last resort&#8221;<\/strong>, suggesting that the company&#8217;s financial situation might be more complicated than initially thought. Despite his claims, the arrival of ads on the platform had been the subject of rumors for some time, indicating that the possibility of monetization has been on OpenAI&#8217;s horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision to introduce ads also <strong>seems to be a response to the growing competition in the field of artificial intelligence<\/strong> and technology services, where other players are already advancing in monetization through advertising. As the market becomes increasingly competitive, OpenAI seeks to diversify its revenue and ensure its long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/gpt1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407466\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This move to incorporate advertising could change the user experience in ChatGPT, a service that has been valued for its ability to interact and respond without commercial interruptions. However, <strong>the company hopes that the ads will be relevant and ultimately enhance the overall user experience<\/strong>. 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