Daily Tech Headlines OpenAI Opens Up Ads Test Below ChatGPT Replies on Free and Go Plans - DTH
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Jan 17, 2026 OpenAI is shaking things up with a new ads test for its free and Go plans, offering users fresh features. In tech governance, Canada and China are teaming up to cut EV tariffs, which could change the auto market landscape. TikTok is rolling out age-detection tech in Europe to better manage underage users. Meanwhile, Netflix is promising a 45-day theatrical window for WBD films if the acquisition goes through. Lastly, Meta is refocusing its metaverse strategy, shedding Workspace features to streamline its initiatives.
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OpenAI Tests Ads To Support Free Users
- OpenAI will test banner ads below ChatGPT responses on the free and $8 Go plans while keeping Pro and business tiers ad-free.
- The company says ads won't influence output and expects profitability only around 2030 as few users currently pay.
Go Plan Widens Features Amid Low Pay Rates
- ChatGPT Go expands worldwide with 10x more messages, uploads, image generation, and GPT-5.2 instant access compared with the free tier.
- Only about 5% of ChatGPT's 800 million weekly users pay, highlighting revenue pressure behind new monetization tests.
Regulators Probe Aggressive Mobile Monetization
- Italy's regulator opened probes into Activision Blizzard over alleged aggressive monetization and weak parental controls in mobile games.
- Authorities worry design nudges push players, including minors, to spend without clear pricing cues.