BREAKING
OpenAI: 'In the advertising business'
ChatGPT ads unveiled at Cannes
0M
Weekly active users
0%
Commercial-intent queries
0+
Brands via Criteo
Privacy-first ad design
1Sponsored box below answer
2No chat shared with advertisers
3Users hide or report ads
Early results are mixed
Upside
1.5x conversion vs other channels
Rich, relevant context
Downside
CTR 7-10x lower than Google
CPMs of $12-120 by category
Pilot launches February 2026
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OpenAI debuts at Cannes, declaring it's now clearly in the advertising business.