OpenAI says its ChatGPT ad business hits a $1 billion annual run rate

AITopTools Editorial TeamAugust 31, 2026

What changed

OpenAI says its ChatGPT advertising business is generating revenue at a pace equivalent to $1 billion per year. The figure is an annualized estimate, rather than a report of $1 billion already collected over a full year.

What this means for you

This suggests advertising is becoming a major source of funding for ChatGPT, but the supplied information does not say where the ads appear, who can access them, or whether users’ costs or experience will change.

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