OpenAI debuts image ads in ChatGPT

2026-10-22

OpenAI has launched image ads in ChatGPT, requiring brands to commit at least $300,000 and pay a CPM of $40 as part of a broader push into visual brand advertising. The ads target users during image-rich activities such as cooking, fashion and home design, using contextual signals to match relevant advertisers.

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