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Senator Markey Investigates OpenAI Over Deceptive ChatGPT Advertising
The Verge
January 22, 2026•4 hours ago
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Senator Ed Markey is questioning OpenAI regarding the potential for "deceptive advertising" within ChatGPT. He asserts that embedding advertisements in chatbots poses substantial risks to consumer protection, user privacy, and the safety of young individuals. The senator's inquiry highlights concerns about the ethical implications of such practices in AI-driven conversational platforms.
Advertising embedded in chatbots ‘raises significant concerns for consumer protection, privacy, and the safety of young users,’ Markey says.
Advertising embedded in chatbots ‘raises significant concerns for consumer protection, privacy, and the safety of young users,’ Markey says.
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