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OpenAI, ChatGPT Are Reportedly Testing Shopping Ads – January 2026

Author/Source: Alex Heath See the full link here

Takeaway

This article talks about how OpenAI is reportedly trying out new ways to make money with its chatbot, ChatGPT. It explains that some users are seeing product ads directly within their conversations, which could change how people use AI to shop.

Technical Subject Understandability

Beginner

Analogy/Comparison

Imagine you’re asking a helpful store employee where to find something, and they not only tell you but also show you a specific product they recommend right there.

Why It Matters

This new test could change how we find and buy things online. For example, if you ask ChatGPT for gift ideas, it might show you specific products from retailers like Amazon instead of just giving general suggestions.

Related Terms

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