OpenAI’s Sponsored Agents turn ads into chats—and could reshape paid search
The limited US pilot lets shoppers question a business-sponsored AI agent before visiting the advertiser’s website.
The limited US pilot lets shoppers question a business-sponsored AI agent before visiting the advertiser’s website.
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