Sam Altman called ad-supported AI “uniquely unsettling” — but new ChatGPT code suggests otherwise as OpenAI faces losses through 2030 with no path to profit

As an analyst, I’ve been following the discussions around OpenAI’s potential revenue streams. Last year, reports surfaced suggesting they were considering adding ads to ChatGPT, largely fueled by concerns about the company’s financial stability. While CEO Sam Altman didn’t explicitly deny these claims, he framed advertising as something they’d only pursue if absolutely necessary – a real last resort.