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Sam Altman once called ads a ‘last resort.’ Now OpenAI is on track for $1 billion in revenue from them.

Monday, August 31, 2026


OpenAI has launched advertising capabilities on ChatGPT, allowing businesses to purchase ads displayed to users of the service. The move marks a shift in the company's revenue strategy, as OpenAI previously explored alternative monetization approaches. According to OpenAI, the advertising product is available to businesses globally.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sam-altman-once-called-ads-a-last-resort-now-openai-is-on-track-for-1-billion-in-revenue-from-them-14c61945?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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