ChatGPT Ads Hits $1B Run Rate Ahead of IPO

OpenAI announced ChatGPT Ads has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate in roughly 200 days. The service is expanding beyond the U.S. to more than 40 countries, with self-serve access rolling out across India, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Advertisements remain clearly labeled, do not influence ChatGPT’s responses, and advertisers do not have access to users’ private conversations. OpenAI plans to add more formats, buying options, measurement capabilities, and native ways for businesses to engage with consumers inside ChatGPT. The milestone comes as the company faces scrutiny over its valuation and a potential near-term IPO, with the valuation cited around $852 billion and competition from rivals like Anthropic. OpenAI continues to pursue scale and investor interest as a possible major technology IPO candidate.