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OPENAI EXPANDS AD PILOT TO 31 EUROPEAN MARKETS

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WED, AUG 19, 2026

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OpenAI has expanded its advertising pilot program across 31 European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. The expansion follows strong performance in earlier US and UK pilots, with ad revenue climbing over 25% since August.

The AI company is building out its monetization strategy beyond its core ChatGPT subscription service. The European rollout marks a significant step in establishing OpenAI as an advertising platform, tapping into major European markets with substantial digital ad spending. Ad placements appear within ChatGPT interfaces, creating a new revenue stream as the company invests heavily in AI infrastructure and development. The 25% revenue increase since August suggests advertiser demand for access to ChatGPT's user base. The pilot targets brands seeking to reach engaged users in a premium environment. Expansion across such a broad European footprint indicates OpenAI's confidence in the program's viability and its commitment to international growth. Details on specific ad formats, targeting capabilities, and pricing remain limited. The company continues testing different approaches to monetization while maintaining its paid subscription tiers.

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