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OpenAI ChatGPT Ads hits $1 billion annualized run rate
OpenAI said on August 31, 2026 that ChatGPT Ads has reached $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate, less than 200 days after launch. The company opened self-serve Ads Manager the same day to advertisers in India, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, adding to US availability. Ads appear for Free and Go users across more than 40 countries, while paid Plus and Pro tiers stay ad-free.
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