SMRTR AIAug 19, 2026Thurrott.com

ChatGPT Ads Are Coming to 31 European Countries

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OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT ads to 31 European countries, its biggest global rollout yet after launching in the US and eight other markets earlier in 2026. Ads will only appear for free and lower-tier users, with paid, ad-free plans available. OpenAI needs revenue, as the company remains unprofitable despite surpassing 1 billion monthly users.

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