OpenAI reiterated that no advertisements are currently live in its ChatGPT product, after users complained about promotional messages that resembled ads for brands such as Peloton and Target. The company explained that it was only testing how to showcase third‑party apps built on its platform, without any financial component. Executives, including chief research officer Mark Chen and head of product Nick Turley, acknowledged the confusion, apologized for the missteps, and said the suggestion feature has been turned off while precision improvements are made. The episode coincided with reports that a memo from CEO Sam Altman labeled the situation a “code red,” shifting focus back to core product quality and pausing other initiatives, including advertising plans tied to new leadership under former Instacart executive Fidji Sumo. Leer más →