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OpenAI introduces ads to ChatGPT

You may soon see 'Sponsored Agents' in ChatGPT, which are custom chatbots from brands you can talk to.

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You may soon see 'Sponsored Agents' in ChatGPT, which are custom chatbots from brands you can talk to.

OpenAI is introducing a new ad format called 'Sponsored Agents.' This means businesses can create their own specialized chatbots that you can interact with inside ChatGPT to learn about products or get help. It's a new way for brands to reach people through conversational AI.

New advertising tools let marketers create campaigns and get ideas for ads directly within ChatGPT.

For businesses, OpenAI is launching new tools that help with advertising.

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