OpenAI says its ads business is booming as it marches toward an IPO
OpenAI said its ads business hit a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate: "Advertising is one pillar of OpenAI's diversified business model."
OpenAI's ad business is experiencing rapid growth, with ChatGPT ads generating $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate in less than 200 days, according to the company. This milestone comes as OpenAI prepares for its anticipated IPO. Advertising is one of several revenue streams for the AI company, alongside consumer subscriptions, enterprise offerings, and usage-based APIs.
The introduction of ads in ChatGPT sparked controversy, with rival Anthropic mocking the decision in a Super Bowl ad. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had previously expressed discomfort with AI advertising, referring to it as a "last resort." Despite the initial skepticism, OpenAI now considers advertising a crucial revenue stream. As of August, ChatGPT ads are available in over 40 countries, and the company has launched a self-service ad tool in India, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
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