A beta build of the ChatGPT Android app was found to contain code references to advertising features, hinting that OpenAI could introduce ads to its free tier. The discovery, posted by Tibor Blaho on X, aligns with earlier reporting that the company has been exploring ads as a revenue option, a notion previously discussed by CEO Sam Altman. While no official announcement has been made, the code hints at possible integration of ad‑related components such as "ads feature" and "search ad" in future releases.
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