OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads to 26 more countries, bringing the total to 80

OpenAI says the advertising offering now reaches 80 countries after the 26 new markets were added, according to PYMNTS, which reported the announcement on Wednesday, October 21. The company is also exploring new ways for businesses to interact with consumers inside ChatGPT, with buying options and measurement tools in the mix. OpenAI describes advertising as a way to support free and low-cost access to ChatGPT for people around the world. Coverage of the announcement cites more than 100,000 advertisers that have already run campaigns on the service, which suggests the ad business has moved past pilot status in many markets. The announcement appeared alongside other OpenAI posts that week, including its Google Cloud model availability news. For founders, ChatGPT is becoming a paid distribution channel at international scale, so teams should check whether their category suits the ad formats and how their brand appears in AI-generated answers.