According to DeepLearning.AI, OpenAI has begun displaying ads to U.S. users of ChatGPT on free and low-cost plans. This move introduces a new revenue stream for OpenAI, aimed at offsetting the significant costs associated with running large-scale AI systems. As reported by The Batch, the introduction of ads marks a strategic shift for OpenAI, signaling a growing trend toward monetizing AI-powered platforms and expanding commercial opportunities in the AI industry.