GPT-5 is available at no cost for all users and includes a sufficient range of AI functionalities to satisfy the majority of its audience. Furthermore, OpenAI has been enhancing its free tier in recent years. However, individuals utilizing ChatGPT for complimentary access may soon encounter advertisements within the app as a means of accessing AI services.
A recent finding in a beta iteration of the ChatGPT application for Android indicates that developments regarding advertising have progressed to a stage where implementation seems unavoidable. Reports regarding the introduction of ads to ChatGPT have been in circulation for some time, with officials previously confirming that advertisements are being considered. While OpenAI has yet to provide a timeline for an ad-supported experience with ChatGPT, advertising could serve as a strategy for OpenAI to boost its income. As reported by TestingCatalog, OpenAI has incorporated ad-related code into the Android application (beta version 1.2025.329). The code elements reference “ads feature,” “bazaar content,” “search ad,” and “search ads carousel.”
