ChatGPT, the massively popular conversational chatbot, was down for a short time before the issue was resolved, according to an OpenAI status update.

OpenAI says it will begin testing advertisements for free ChatGPT users in the coming weeks as the company looks to generate revenue.

OpenAI has expanded the global rollout of its low-cost ChatGPT subscription plan and announced plans to introduce ads for its free and low-cost tiers. This move aims to generate additional revenue as subscriber growth has slowed,

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users, as the company aims to generate more revenue ahead of a highly anticipated initial public offering. The company said it plans to start testing ads in the coming weeks in the U.