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ChatGPT hits $1B ad run rate as EU designates it a VLOSE

OpenAI's ChatGPT has achieved an annualized advertising revenue run rate of $1 billion in less than 200 days. This significant financial milestone coincides with Brussels designating ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) under the Digital Services Act. AI

IMPACT This rapid monetization and regulatory scrutiny highlight the growing economic and societal impact of large language models.

RANK_REASON The item reports on a product's financial performance and regulatory designation, not a core AI release or research.

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ChatGPT hits $1B ad run rate as EU designates it a VLOSE

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    OpenAI's ChatGPT hit a $1B ad run rate in under 200 days, just as Brussels designates it a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) under the Digital Services Ac

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