That's why I go local.The enshittification is at full steam
OpenAI's free tier now displays ads, sparking immediate user backlash and 'enshittification' claims.
OpenAI has reportedly begun showing advertisements within ChatGPT's free tier, confirmed by user-shared email notifications. The move, immediately labeled 'enshittification' by the community, signals a major shift in the platform's monetization strategy. This follows the company's exploration of paid enterprise features and could push more users towards local, open-source AI models to avoid commercial interruptions. The change highlights the growing tension between free AI access and sustainable business models for leading providers.
Why It Matters
This move pressures free users towards subscriptions and accelerates the shift to local, ad-free open-source AI alternatives.