Hacker News Recap November 29th, 2025 | Leak confirms OpenAI is preparing ads on ChatGPT for public roll out
Nov 30, 2025
A recent leak reveals OpenAI's plans to integrate ads into ChatGPT, raising user concerns about experience and monetization. Iceland has labeled ocean-current instability a national security threat, sparking discussions on its implications. In retro tech news, System 7 now runs natively on a Mac Mini G4, delighting vintage computing fans. Meanwhile, a project aims to enhance Linux gaming performance. Lastly, AI-generated peer reviews flood a major conference, bringing up serious ethical questions.
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OpenAI Shifts Toward Ad Monetization
- OpenAI plans to introduce ads in ChatGPT, signaling a move beyond subscriptions to ad-based monetization.
- The community worries this could harm user experience and set a precedent for other AI platforms.
One Success Can Spur Broad Adoption
- One successful implementation can unblock wider adoption and inspire others to iterate on the idea.
- Community sharing and open source accelerate this cascade of innovation.
Ocean Current Instability As Security Threat
- Iceland calls ocean-current instability a national security risk due to climate-driven shifts around the island.
- This elevates climate impacts into defense planning and demands better monitoring and modeling.