ChatGPT gets new ads: What you need to know as a user

According to 9to5Google, new ads have been added to ChatGPT. That is the only fact we have from the headline, so details about where they appear and who they affect are not confirmed here.

What does it mean for you personally? If you use ChatGPT for recipes, travel plans or homework help, you may see ads next to the answers. That is worth keeping in mind, especially if you usually share personal things in the conversations.

What does it mean for your company? If employees use ChatGPT at work, you should know whether ads are shown in the version you use. It matters both for focus and for what sensitive information may be entered.

When should you act? No reason to panic. Look at your subscription and settings the first time you see an ad, or when OpenAI announces which plans are affected. If you use ChatGPT at your company, have a short talk about it at the next team meeting.

So the rule of thumb is simple: wait calmly until you can see that the ads actually reach your version. Then check the settings and assess whether you are still satisfied.

What it means for you

If you use ChatGPT for recipes, travel plans or homework help, you may start seeing ads next to the answers. So keep an eye on whether your use changes, and be extra careful about what personal things you share in the conversations. If you or your colleagues use it at work, have a short talk at the next team meeting about what may be entered into the tool.