Definition

Advertising products where AI assists creation, targeting, delivery, or post-click engagement — including generative copy/image suggestions and conversational sponsored agents.

Key Points

  • 2026-09-16: openai expands ChatGPT Ads with AI campaign tools, Ads Manager plugin, hubspot CRM and shopify ecommerce integrations (2026-09-16-openai-sponsored-agents-reuters)
  • Natural-language prompts create/update campaigns; suggested copy from landing pages
  • sponsored-agents extend ads into labeled post-click conversations
  • OpenAI reported ~$1B ads run rate (August 2026 investor disclosures)

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