OpenAI announced that its ChatGPT Ads platform is expanding to 26 new countries. According to the company, more than 100,000 advertisers have already used the platform, ranging from local businesses to global brands. The stated goal is to let advertisers reach people as they explore, compare, and decide what to buy within ChatGPT.

Why it matters

The expansion broadens the geographic reach of advertising inside a conversational AI product, positioning ChatGPT as a venue where purchase decisions happen and can be influenced by ads.

Who should care

Advertisers of varying sizes, from local businesses to global brands, may be interested in the wider country availability. Marketers evaluating new channels for reaching shoppers within AI assistants should take note.