OpenAI is testing an advertising feature within ChatGPT, potentially reshaping its free user experience. The ads, which may include personalized promotions, could initially appear in search results. With a growing user base, this move aims to replicate the ad model seen in Google Search.

The article discusses how ChatGPT's search interest overtook YouTube and other social media platforms within just 29 months of its launch. It highlights the rapid growth of ChatGPT compared to established platforms, suggesting a significant shift in online engagement. The trend indicates that ChatGPT may rival Google in search interest by mid-2028.