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OpenAI misses growth targets before IPO push

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OpenAI has reportedly fallen short of internal revenue and user growth goals as it prepares for a potential IPO, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The report says ChatGPT user growth slowed late last year, missing a target of 1 billion weekly active users, while revenue also underperformed projections amid stronger competition from Anthropic in coding and enterprise AI markets.

CFO Sarah Friar reportedly raised concerns internally about whether slower growth could challenge OpenAI’s ability to sustain massive future data-center and computing commitments. Subscriber churn has also reportedly increased.

CEO Sam Altman and Friar publicly rejected suggestions of internal misalignment, stating the company remains focused on securing compute capacity and expanding aggressively.

OpenAI Rolls Out Age Prediction on ChatGPT

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OpenAI said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT worldwide to identify whether an account is likely owned by a minor, as the company prepares to introduce adult content features for verified users.

OpenAI said that when its model estimates an account may belong to someone under 18, ChatGPT will automatically apply additional safeguards to limit exposure to sensitive content. Users incorrectly classified as under 18 can restore full access by submitting a selfie through Persona, an identity verification service. In the European Union, the feature will be introduced in the coming weeks.

The move comes as OpenAI lays the groundwork for an “adult mode” on ChatGPT. Applications chief Fidji Simo previously said adult features are expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026, following comments from chief executive Sam Altman about allowing mature content for users who verify their age.

ChatGPT has around 800 million weekly active users. Backed by Microsoft, OpenAI has also begun introducing ads to some U.S. users as it seeks new revenue streams to support rising computing and infrastructure costs.

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.