Latest AI News: January 18, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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OpenAI Takes a Bold Step: Ads to Roll Out on ChatGPT for US Users

January 18, 2026

OpenAI is venturing into ad territory by announcing plans to test ads on its ChatGPT platform for US...

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ChatGPT Go Takes the World by Storm: Affordable AI Access Now Global!

January 18, 2026

OpenAI has launched its affordable ChatGPT Go subscription globally at $8/month, expanding from its ...

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OpenAI Dips Into Ads: ChatGPT to Test Sponsored Content

January 17, 2026

OpenAI is rolling out experimental, clearly-labeled ads for U.S. users on ChatGPT's free and new $8/...

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Sparks Controversy with App Suggestions Mistaken for Ads

December 7, 2025

OpenAI faces backlash from users after ChatGPT's app suggestions, including one for Peloton, were mi...

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Google's Reign Challenged: AI Search Engines Lead the Charge in 2025!

June 8, 2025

In 2025, a seismic shift is occurring as users pivot from Google Search to AI-driven alternatives li...

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Perplexity AI Dives into Advertising: A Game-Changer or a Gimmick?

January 4, 2025

Perplexity AI, a leader in the language learning model (LLM) space, is shaking things up by introduc...