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OpenAI to Start Showing Ads on ChatGPT’s Free and Go Tiers in India

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Impact: 70%

Updated 2h ago

Consensus Brief

OpenAI announced that it will begin displaying ads on its ChatGPT Free and Go subscription tiers in India. This decision follows a recent change in its terms of service and aims to leverage its large user base in the country, which exceeds 100 million weekly active users.

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What Changed Since Last Update

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OpenAI will now show ads to users on the Free and Go tiers, which was not previously indicated in their service terms.

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Confirmed Fact

OpenAI has more than 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users in India.

Confirmed Fact

OpenAI will start by showing ads for 50 brands.

Confirmed Fact

OpenAI recorded revenue of $6.7 billion in the second quarter ended June 2026.

Official Claim

OpenAI aims to reach 220 million paying subscribers by 2030.

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OpenAI to start showing ads on ChatGPT’s free and Go tiers in India

TechCrunch·2h ago