Event Brief
ChatGPT Introduces Ads for US Users
Filed: Feb 10, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: ChatGPT starts displaying ads to US users, while premium users remain ad-free.
WHO: ChatGPT
WHAT: Begins showing ads
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To monetize the platform for free users
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