OpenAI Considers Ads in ChatGPT Despite Altman's Skepticism

OpenAI is exploring the possibility of adding advertisements to ChatGPT to address rising financial costs, despite CEO Sam Altman's concerns.
OpenAI Considers Ads in ChatGPT Despite Altman's Skepticism
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly considering incorporating advertisements into the platform to offset rising development costs. This move comes despite CEO Sam Altman's previously expressed skepticism about an advertising-based revenue model. According to the Financial Times, OpenAI's CFO, Sarah Friar, revealed the potential for ads in ChatGPT, though she emphasized that careful consideration would be given to ad placement and presentation. A later statement clarified that there are no immediate plans to implement ads. The timing of this news coincides with the arrival of former Google executive Shivakumar Venkataraman, known for his expertise in advertising. This has fueled speculation that Venkataraman's influence might be a factor in exploring this monetization strategy. OpenAI currently relies on subscriptions and enterprise partnerships for funding. However, the increasing costs of AI model development are putting pressure on the c…

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