OpenAI has denied claims that ChatGPT is running in‑app advertisements after viral screenshots showed shopping‑style prompts for brands like Target and Peloton. The images sparked confusion and debate online, with users—especially paid subscribers—concerned about transparency and whether suggestions resembled ads. Nick Turley, Head of ChatGPT, clarified there are no live ad tests, while executives Daniel McAuley and Mark Chen admitted app integrations were misinterpreted and “fell short” in presentation. At the center are agentic commerce features, unpaid suggestions that blurred lines with advertising. The controversy highlights growing industry tension over AI monetization, trust, and commercial influence.
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