Google DeepMind CEO reiterates 'no plans' for Gemini ads, surprised ChatGPT added them 'so early' - 9to5Google
Google News • 1/21/2026 – 1/22/2026
Summary
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis stated there are "no plans" for Gemini ads and expressed surprise that OpenAI added ads to ChatGPT "so early." He suggested that Sam Altman may have recognized concerns regarding OpenAI's approach to advertising and expanding access to ChatGPT.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
75d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1787
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1787/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1787/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 75 days - proven survivor
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