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ChatGPT Ads test now live in the US

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IN BRIEF

ChatGPT's advertising test is now live in the United States, with users spotting ads appearing in responses. The beta pilot is reportedly closing applications this week with a $200K minimum spend and CPM-based pricing.

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What changed

Free tier users are seeing ads first.

THE COLLECTIVE PERSPECTIVE

Why it matters for advertisers

For you, this means ChatGPT ads are moving from announcement to execution: worth watching as a potential new channel.

Perspective from the original PMC newsletter.

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ChatGPT Ads test now live in the US

ChatGPT's advertising test is now live in the United States, with users spotting ads appearing in responses. The beta pilot is reportedly closing applications this week with a $200K minimum spend and CPM-based pricing. Free tier users are seeing ads first. For you, this means ChatGPT ads are moving from announcement to execution: worth watching as a potential new channel.

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