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OpenAI launches Sponsored Agents, bringing ads into ChatGPT conversations

OpenAI is testing Sponsored Agents in the US, a new advertising format that embeds branded agents directly into ChatGPT chats.

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OpenAI is testing Sponsored Agents in the US, a new advertising format that embeds branded agents directly into ChatGPT chats. Wayfair and Angi are among the first advertisers in the pilot. La Repubblica Tech noted integrations with HubSpot and Shopify, plus early expert concerns about transparency and user autonomy. Heise Online reported OpenAI is expanding its ad business and using AI to help create the sponsored content.

Where they diverge

Both outlets cover the same product launch and initial advertiser roster. La Repubblica Tech emphasizes marketer tools and expert skepticism; Heise Online focuses on the expansion of OpenAI's ad business and AI-assisted ad creation. No factual disagreement; mainly different editorial angles.

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