# OpenAI to show ads in ChatGPT for Indian users on Free and Go plans

2026-08-13T11:35:58+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

OpenAI has begun emailing Indian users about ads appearing in ChatGPT for Free and ChatGPT Go plans, while Plus, Pro, Enterprise, Business, and Education subscribers remain ad-free. The company states advertisers will not access private conversations, chat history, memories, or personal details, only aggregated data like views or clicks.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/chatgpt-users-in-india-will-now-see-ads-openai-explains-new-changes-article-155606277>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/openai-is-bringing-ads-to-chatgpt-in-india-should-you-be-worried-about-your-chats-and-privacy-101786698763043.html>

Tags: advertising, ChatGPT, India, OpenAI, privacy
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