OpenAI announced that its advertising business, ChatGPT Ads, has reached $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate. The company said the platform is now used by tens of thousands of advertisers and continues to expand globally.

Why This Matters for ChatGPT Users

For those paying for ChatGPT Plus or using the free version, this could mean a gradual increase in ads within the interface. OpenAI has already been testing ad formats in the free version, and now that ads are generating serious money, the company will likely accelerate their rollout.

Connection to Subscription Payments

Growth in ad revenue could influence OpenAI's pricing strategy. If ads bring in enough, the company might not raise subscription prices as quickly. But that's speculation for now.

For users paying for ChatGPT Plus from countries without official support, having a reliable payment method is crucial. Virtual cards remain one of the most convenient options for such subscriptions.

What's Next

OpenAI continues to develop its ad platform, and in the coming months we'll likely see more ad integrations in ChatGPT. Whether that will be annoying or make the service more accessible remains to be seen.

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