Are ads really coming to ChatGPT?

Yes, OpenAI's testing them now, per reports. Rollout likely soon for free users.

Will ads in AI chats ruin my experience?

Probably — expect interruptions, tracking. But paid tiers might stay clean.

Switch to open-source models like Mistral or self-host. Or pony up for premium.

🇪🇺 EU AI Act

Sam Altman drops the ad bomb on ChatGPT users. Déjà vu: another pure internet corner gets monetized into oblivion.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

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Originally reported by CDT