Published on: Sept 26, 2025 09:34 am IST
OpenAI is reported to bring ads to ChatGPT as it is looking for a monetisation chief to manage the company’s revenue strategy.
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is reportedly looking for a “Monetisation Head” to manage the company’s revenue strategy. This rumour has sparked speculation over OpenAI bringing advertisements to ChatGPT. Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s new CEO of Applications, has started meeting with potential candidates to take charge of managing revenue via subscriptions, ads in ChatGPT, and other revenue streams beyond subscription models. Now, people have been fearing ads while using ChatGPT, which may slow down the process, or we can also expect ad-free subscription models. Here’s what we know so far
ChatGPT may get ads soon
According to the Sources report, OpenAI has started the hiring process for a monetisation chief and is currently in talks with a few potential candidates. Fidji Simo is also reported to be in talks with her former Facebook colleagues. However, it is not confirmed if the company has finalised on a candidate, or is still in the hunt for the right person to head OpenAI’s revenue strategies.
If the rumours surrounding ChatGPT ads are true, then we can expect a major shake-up in user experience and OpenAI’s subscription models as well. Currently, we have Plus and Pro models for ChatGPT; now it’s unclear if the ads will reflect only free-tier users or premium users as well.
In addition, what form of ads will appear in ChatGPT is also not confirmed. So we expect that these plans are currently under consideration. As of now, it is highlighted that the new head will be reporting to Simo, who currently oversees multiple divisions.
