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How ChatGPT serves ads
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OpenAI's ad platform consists of a backend that injects structured single_advertiser_ad_unit objects into the ChatGPT conversation stream. A tracking SDK called OAIQ operates in the visitor's browser to report product views, linking the ad serving and tracking through Fernet-encrypted click tokens.
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- Praise: The introduction of ads in the free tier and new ad-supported plan could help sustain OpenAI's services while maintaining access for users who cannot afford subscriptions.
- Praise: The revenue from ads on the free tier may justify its existence, potentially allowing OpenAI to continue offering valuable AI tools without significant cost to users.
- Concern: The shift towards ad-supported models raises concerns about the potential for adversarial content and the integrity of AI-generated responses.
- Concern: Injecting ads into model outputs could breach user trust, leading to long-term detrimental effects on the perceived reliability of AI systems.
- Concern: There is a fear that ads could become indistinguishable from actual content, undermining the quality of information provided by AI.