OpenAI to Introduce Ads in ChatGPT, Ensures Responses Remain Unbiased

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OpenAI to start testing Ads in ChatGPT: AI responses will not be affected | Technology News – India TV

OpenAI has officially announced that advertisements are coming to ChatGPT. On Friday, the San Francisco-based AI company revealed that it will begin testing ads on its chatbot platform in the United States first. While the initial rollout is limited, the company plans to expand ad testing globally after the trial period. This development follows recent reports that CEO Sam Altman called a “code red” and instructed employees to pause all non-ChatGPT projects indefinitely.

In an official post on X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI confirmed, “In the coming weeks, we plan to start testing ads in the ChatGPT Free and Go tiers.” The company also published a blog post outlining its principles and strategy for implementing ads on the platform. This move signals OpenAI’s first major step into monetizing the free and lower-tier versions of ChatGPT.

OpenAI has emphasized four key principles regarding ads. First, ChatGPT responses will remain unbiased and will not be influenced by advertisements. Second, all ads will be separate from AI responses and clearly labeled to avoid confusion. Third, user conversations will not be shared with advertisers, ensuring privacy. Finally, ads will not be shown to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Enterprise, or Business subscribers, keeping premium experiences ad-free.

This measured approach highlights OpenAI’s effort to balance monetization with user trust. While ads are a new addition, the company’s safeguards aim to maintain the platform’s integrity. As testing begins in the US, observers and users worldwide are keen to see how ads will be integrated and whether OpenAI can uphold its commitment to unbiased AI interactions while exploring new revenue streams.

ASML Tops $500 Billion Market Value on TSMC Spending Boost

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Shares of ASML pushed the company’s market capitalisation past $500 billion for the first time on Thursday, after key customer TSMC announced a much larger-than-expected increase in capital spending to meet surging demand for AI chips.

TSMC said it plans to spend between $52 billion and $56 billion in 2026, well above analysts’ expectations of about $46 billion. The higher budget implies significantly more spending on advanced chipmaking tools, benefiting ASML, the world’s only supplier of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines.

ASML shares rose 5.4% by mid-day trading, extending their January gains to around 24% and cementing the company’s position as Europe’s most valuable listed firm. Analysts say ASML stands out as a major winner from the AI investment cycle, alongside memory chipmakers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

TSMC’s stepped-up investment also reflects strong demand from clients including Nvidia and Apple. While ASML has forecast only modest growth for 2026 due to the slow pace of new fab construction, analysts say TSMC’s plans improve visibility for stronger growth into 2027 and beyond.

Nigeria Grants Satellite Permits to Kuiper, BeetleSat and Satelio

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Nigeria has issued seven-year satellite permits to Kuiper Systems, Israel’s NSLComm (via BeetleSat) and Germany-based Satelio IoT Services, expanding the list of operators approved to provide space-based broadband in Africa’s largest telecoms market.

The Nigerian Communications Commission said the licences were granted under its commercial satellite communications framework, aimed at attracting investment and accelerating next-generation non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) services.

Under the approvals, Amazon’s Project Kuiper can provide Ka-band services in Nigeria from February 2026 to February 2033 using its planned 3,236-satellite constellation. NSLComm received clearance for its 264-satellite BeetleSat-1 network, while Satelio IoT was approved for a planned 491-satellite system, with one satellite currently in orbit.

The move places the companies alongside SpaceX, which already operates Starlink in Nigeria, and supports the regulator’s goal of rapidly expanding satellite broadband access.