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OpenAI launches official brand profiles in ChatGPT
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- →Brands gain a verified channel to interact with users directly inside ChatGPT rather than relying on organic mentions.
- →Paid ads can now drive traffic to branded agents, creating a new performance marketing metric for AI search.
- →The feature signals OpenAI's transition toward an ad-supported ecosystem similar to traditional search engines.
OpenAI has launched a beta program allowing brands to create verified profiles and deploy dedicated AI agents within ChatGPT. The feature enables companies to track mentions, manage customer interactions through custom instructions, and link paid advertisements directly to these agents. Initially available to U.S. online retailers and digital service firms, the tool represents OpenAI's move toward an ad-supported business model where brands can control their presence in search-like AI queries.
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- 1OpenAI Launches Enterprise AI Agent Platform
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- 2ChatGPT Ads Expands Across Europe
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- 3OpenAI Introduces Ads on ChatGPT in India
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ChatGPT launches verified Business Agents for e-commerce - Nov 10 · TechCrunch AI
OpenAI launches Business Hub for ChatGPT profiles↳ OpenAI launches Business Hub for ChatGPT profiles as a discovery engine mirroring Google listings with analytics and specialized agents. - Nov 11 · The Rundown AI
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