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OpenAI has announced that Indian advertisers will soon have the ability to directly purchase ads on ChatGPT through its Ads Manager platform. This move comes as the company's advertising business has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate in less than 200 days since the launch of ChatGPT Ads. The platform is currently utilized by tens of thousands of advertisers and continues to expand globally.

Starting later on Monday, advertisers in India, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa will be able to access ChatGPT Ads via the Ads Manager self-service portal. This expansion will enable businesses of all sizes, including small and medium-sized companies and startups, to directly leverage OpenAI's advertising platform to reach ChatGPT users.

OpenAI has integrated advertising into its broader business model, which also encompasses consumer subscriptions, enterprise products, and usage-based APIs. The company aims to make ChatGPT accessible to a wider user base through an advertising-supported free tier. ChatGPT now boasts over one billion weekly active users.

Ads displayed on ChatGPT are contextually relevant to the user's exploration and are distinctly separated from the chatbot's responses. These advertisements are always clearly labeled and do not influence the chatbot's answers. Users retain control over their advertising experience and have no access to private conversations.

Currently, ChatGPT Ads are available in over 40 countries through OpenAI's Ads Solutions team, agencies, and technology partners. The company has also expanded its advertising ecosystem to include more than 50 technology and measurement partners. OpenAI introduced Ads Manager in May, which has helped make the platform more accessible to smaller businesses, accounting for a significant portion of its advertising revenue.

OpenAI expressed enthusiasm about making advertising in ChatGPT more accessible to Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) and startups, offering businesses of all sizes an opportunity to connect with customers as they explore options and make decisions. The company plans to further expand ChatGPT Ads to additional markets and introduce new advertising formats, buying options, and measurement tools as the platform grows.