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Free ChatGPT users get ads picked from whatever they just asked about

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Free ChatGPT users get ads picked from whatever they just asked about

OpenAI is targeting advertisements to free ChatGPT users based on their current conversation content, rough location, and device type, but not on historical chat data. The ad system matches promotional content to what users are actively asking about in real-time.

Why it matters: Free tier users should understand that their immediate queries are now used for ad targeting, creating potential privacy considerations for sensitive topics discussed with ChatGPT.

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