mashable.com
ChatGPT users, including Pro subscribers, are reporting unsolicited “app suggestions” appearing within their conversations, sparking outrage. These suggestions, like recommending the Peloton app in unrelated chats, feel like advertisements, even though OpenAI claims they aren’t. OpenAI employee Daniel McAuley states these suggestions lack financial backing and are part of ongoing UX improvements. Despite these assurances, users remain frustrated, fueling concerns about the potential integration of explicit advertisements in the future as AI companies seek monetization. The shift suggests the era of ad-free chatbots may be ending.
