OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads With New Visual Format
The carousel-style ads will first appear alongside images generated in ChatGPT, and paid Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscribers will not see them.
OpenAI announced on Monday that it plans to expand the types of advertisements that appear in ChatGPT, introducing a new "visual ad format" that includes images meant to help people imagine how products and services could fit into their lives, according to Gizmodo.
The company showed an example of the format as a carousel-style ad slot containing images of different types of groceries. The visual ads will initially be served alongside images generated in ChatGPT.
OpenAI said subscribers to the ChatGPT Plus, Pro or Enterprise plans will be excluded from these ads.
Advertising push
OpenAI first introduced advertising options to ChatGPT in February. In August, the company reported $1 billion in annualized revenue for its advertising business.
Quick answers
Will ChatGPT Plus, Pro or Enterprise subscribers see the new visual ads?
No. OpenAI said subscribers to the ChatGPT Plus, Pro or Enterprise plans will be excluded from these ads.
Where will the visual ads appear in ChatGPT?
OpenAI said the visual ads will initially be served alongside images generated in ChatGPT.
What does the new visual ad format look like?
OpenAI showed an example as a carousel-style ad slot with images of different types of groceries.