OpenAI Tests Ads On ChatGPT Platform
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OpenAI began piloting ads on ChatGPT on Feb. 9, with more than 100 brands participating and some pledging at least $200,000. The trial shows slow spend and weekly CSV reporting, though ad volume reportedly rises and Target saw 40% monthly growth in ChatGPT-driven site traffic. OpenAI says it’s proceeding cautiously to avoid reputational risk and is testing a self-service ad portal.
Key Points
- 1Launches pilot since Feb. 9 with over 100 brands, some committing at least $200,000
- 2Maintains conservative rollout due to reputational risk and lack of real-time advertiser reporting
- 3Requires advertisers to use weekly CSV reports; self-service portal limited, slowing optimization
Scoring Rationale
Provides relevant, actionable advertiser intelligence with measurable metrics; limited by modest novelty and constrained pilot scale.
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