OpenAI Tests Ads in ChatGPT

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is testing a way to show ads in its chatbot.

They found some code in the latest Android version of ChatGPT that suggests ads might appear when you ask about products or shopping.

The ads won't be like regular banners but could be suggestions related to what you're asking.

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has said they might try ads but wants to make sure they don't hurt user trust.

Some people are worried about privacy because the chatbot remembers past conversations, which could be used to show personalized ads.

No one has seen these ads yet, but some think they might start appearing in 2026.

This could change how people use ChatGPT, especially educators and researchers, and might lead to more questions about privacy.