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OpenAI's ad business shows blistering growth, hits $1 billion annualized revenue run rate

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OpenAI's move to serve ads in ChatGPT earlier this year drew ridicule from its chief rival, Anthropic, in the form of a Super Bowl commercial.

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  1. 2026-08-31 13:12 · Techmeme
    OpenAI says its ad business has hit $1B in annualized revenue run rate and is expanding globally, as it touts its "diversified business model" ahead of an IPO (Ashley Capoot/CNBC)
  2. 2026-08-31 13:00 · CNBC Technology
    OpenAI's ad business shows blistering growth, hits $1 billion annualized revenue run rate

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