ChatGPT Ads Launch in India, Will Appear for Free Users

Which Users Will See Ads?

Dave Dugan, OpenAI's Vice President and Head of Global Ads Solutions, stated that this advertising service is being rolled out for Free and Go plan users over the age of 18.

He clarified that these ads will appear just below the response given by the AI and will be labeled as 'Sponsored' so that users can easily identify them.

Will Ads Affect the Responses?

The company has assured users that advertisements will not affect the quality or independence of ChatGPT's responses in any way.

This means that AI responses will not be altered to promote an advertiser's product or service.

Partnership with Major Ad Agencies

OpenAI has partnered with major advertising agencies like WPP and Omnicom to effectively launch its advertising service in India.

The company stated that starting this week, ChatGPT users in the country will begin to see ads from more than 50 brands. This partnership is not exclusive, and there is a possibility of working with other agencies in the future.

Opportunity for Small Businesses Too

OpenAI has also announced a self-serve ads manager platform for businesses of all sizes, small and large.

This platform will be available from September 4, 2026. Any business can sign up for it, with advertising budgets starting from a minimum of ₹725 per day.

User Privacy a Priority

OpenAI has given top priority to user privacy. The company has made it clear that it will not sell user data nor share their conversations with advertisers.

• Advertisers will not be given personal information such as the user's age, location, or interests.
• They will only receive performance-related data like impressions and clicks.
• Users will have the option to remove ads, provide feedback, and turn off personalization.
• Users can delete their data related to advertising at any time.

This step ensures that the user experience remains secure and private while the company can monetize its platform.

*Edit with Google AI Studio