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ChatGPT to introduce ads on free and Go plans

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

OpenAI has announced that advertisements will begin appearing on the free and "Go" tiers of ChatGPT starting later this month. This change in policy was met with sarcasm and criticism, particularly regarding the "enshittification" of the service. AI

IMPACT This change may impact user experience and perception of the free tier of ChatGPT, potentially driving users towards paid plans or alternative services.

RANK_REASON Product policy change for an existing AI tool.

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ChatGPT to introduce ads on free and Go plans

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Azarilh ·

    ChatGPT new privacy policy: "Ads may appear on Free and Go plans beginning later this month" I never seen that one coming... /s # ai # chatgpt # openai # enshit

    ChatGPT new privacy policy: "Ads may appear on Free and Go plans beginning later this month" I never seen that one coming... /s # ai # chatgpt # openai # enshittification

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