Re:ChatGPT serves ads. Here's the full attribution loop
by otabdeveloper4 on Wednesday April 29, 2026 @04:09AM
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> Doesn't history show us you just get both?
No. "Opaque ads" are usually heavily regulated out of existence by government legislation.
Re:ChatGPT serves ads. Here's the full attribution loop
by cj on Wednesday April 29, 2026 @03:48PM
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Product placement in TV shows / movies is a $30 billion industry.
They're opaque, and not regulated out of existence.
They're so opaque that I'd wager 50%+ of people aren't aware it's happening.
(Not fact checked) My favorite is Apple's "no villain" rule, where protagonists are allowed to use iPhone in movies, while antagonists are not.
Re:ChatGPT serves ads. Here's the full attribution loop
by otabdeveloper4 on Thursday April 30, 2026 @02:04AM
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> Product placement in TV shows / movies
...is a big exception in the advertising industry, not the norm.
Re:ChatGPT serves ads. Here's the full attribution loop
by TZubiri on Thursday April 30, 2026 @04:45AM
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Very common in netflix shows btw. They know they will be pirated, so they do product placement to monetize anyways.
So pirates get their wish of no ads granted, and they get propaganda instead.
Doesn't history show us you just get both?
You pay to get into the movies, then they show you adverts before the film, then the film includes paid product placement of cars, computers, phones, food, etc.
You watch youtube ads, to see a video containing a sponsored ad read, where a guy is woodworking using branded tools he was given for free.
You search on Google for reviews and see search ads, on your way to a review article surrounded by ads, and the review is full of affiliate links.