OpenAI Brings Ads to ChatGPT in India

OpenAI will begin showing ads on ChatGPT's Free and Go tiers in India, partnering with agencies WPP and Omnicom to launch campaigns for 50 brands. An ad manager platform launches next month, requiring a minimum daily budget of roughly $7.60. The move follows ad rollouts in the US and Europe, as OpenAI works to diversify revenue ahead of a potential IPO. The company reported $6.7 billion in revenue for Q2 2026 and has aggressively expanded in India through budget plans, sports sponsorships, and local leadership hires.