OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads with Sponsored Agents
petrusenko_max · x · 2026-09-16
Per an HN discussion, OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT's advertising business with "Sponsored Agents" — extending ad placements into the agent experience. It marks a further step in monetizing AI assistant conversations and recommendations beyond subscriptions and traditional ad slots. Details of the rollout and mechanics are in the linked piece.
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