OpenAI to introduce ads on ChatGPT free and Go tiers in India

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OpenAI is set to begin displaying advertisements on ChatGPT's free and Go subscription tiers in India. The move targets a massive user base, with the platform reporting over 100 million weekly active users in the country. A significant portion of these users access ChatGPT through the free or lower-priced Go plans. The ad rollout appears to be a strategy to generate revenue from users who do not pay full subscription prices.

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