CNBC
OpenAI's ad business shows blistering growth, hits $1 billion annualized revenue run rate
Monday, August 31, 2026
OpenAI introduced advertising in ChatGPT in 2025. Anthropic responded with a Super Bowl commercial that referenced the move. OpenAI's advertising business reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate in 2026.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/open-ai-chatgpt-ads-revenue.html