Google announces Gemini will be ad-free, while ChatGPT gears up to introduce advertising

Recently, OpenAI initiated ad testing within ChatGPT for users in the United States who have a $8 Go subscription or a free account. However, Google has stated that there are no plans to introduce ads in Gemini.

Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, confirmed to Alex Health that there are no ads in Gemini at the moment. Nonetheless, Google has not ruled out the possibility of adding ads to Gemini in the future.

During the Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the CEO of Google AI reaffirmed that ads will not be incorporated into Gemini.

The CEO of Google DeepMind found it intriguing that ChatGPT has chosen to implement ads “so early,” suggesting that it might be a strategy to increase revenue.

ChatGPT Initiates Ad Testing in the US

ChatGPT is preparing to conduct ad tests in the United States in the upcoming weeks for Free and Go users. The Go subscription costs $8 per month.

The objective is to either reduce usage restrictions or maintain free access for a larger audience without altering the functionality of responses.

However, premium tiers such as Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise will remain ad-free.

The provided image showcases an early version of a ChatGPT ad displayed at the bottom of an answer, only when there is a relevant sponsored product or service related to the ongoing conversation.

Users will have visibility into the reasons for seeing an ad and can dismiss it while providing feedback. However, ads will not be displayed for discussions on sensitive topics like health, mental health, or politics.

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