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FrontRow · Aug 28, 2026

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OpenAI has rolled out ads on ChatGPT for select plans in India, one of its largest and most active markets, as the artificial intelligence company looks to maximize its revenue ahead of its planned listing next year. Advertising would support "broader access to ChatGPT through free and lower-cost tiers," a spokesperson for OpenAI told CNBC in an email. Ads have been rolled out for free users and those on the 399 rupee ($4) per month 'Go' plan. The ad feature is already live in 38 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Korea and across 31 European nations, as per the information shared by the company. "India is one of ChatGPT's largest and most active markets," the spokesperson said, adding that OpenAI's priority is to "learn from users and advertisers while protecting the experience that made ChatGPT valuable in the first place."

OpenAI has rolled out ads on ChatGPT for select plans in India, one of its largest and most active markets, as the artificial intelligence company looks to maximize its revenue ahead of its planned listing next year. Advertising would support "broader access to ChatGPT through free and lower-cost tiers," a spokesperson for OpenAI told CNBC in an email. Ads have been rolled out for free users and those on the 399 rupee ($4) per month 'Go' plan. The ad feature is already live in 38 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Korea and across 31 European nations, as per the information shared by the company. "India is one of ChatGPT's largest and most active markets," the spokesperson said, adding that OpenAI's priority is to "learn from users and advertisers while protecting the experience that made ChatGPT valuable in the first place."

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