# OpenAI plans ChatGPT ads for free and Go users in India

_Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:35 AM EDT · AI, Products · Developing · Tier 2 — Notable_

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OpenAI said it will begin showing ads on ChatGPT's Free and Go tiers in India. The company plans to start with ads from 50 brands and has partnered with WPP and Omnicom; it also plans an ad manager next month for campaigns meeting a daily minimum budget of ₹725. OpenAI previously introduced ads for U.S. users in February and expanded them to Europe earlier this month.

## Sources

- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/openai-to-start-showing-ads-on-chatgpts-free-and-go-tiers-in-india/)
- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260827/p25#a260827p25)

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