OpenAI vs Anthropic: Super Bowl Ad Feud
- Anthropic Criticizes ChatGPT’s Ad Policy
- Sam Altman Rebuts, Calling it “Dishonest”
- AI Ad Model Debate Intensifies
What Happened?
Anthropic satirized the introduction of ChatGPT ads in a Super Bowl ad.[9to5Mac] The key message is “Ads are coming to AI. But not to Claude.”[Ad Age]
Why Does it Matter?
Sam Altman retorted that “the premise is dishonest.” He attacked Anthropic as an “authoritarian company.”[The Verge]
What Happens Next?
OpenAI does not include ads for paid subscribers. Anthropic keeps Claude ad-free.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the Anthropic Super Bowl ad?
A: It satirizes ChatGPT with a scene where AI gives advice and suddenly shows an ad. The message is that Claude is ad-free.
Q: Why did Sam Altman refute it?
A: OpenAI claims they don’t insert ads in the way depicted in the ad. He criticized it as deceptive advertising.
Q: Do ChatGPT paid subscribers also see ads?
A: No. There are no ads for paid subscribers. It only applies to free users.
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References
- Sam Altman responds to Anthropic’s Super Bowl ads – The Verge (2026-02-04)
- OpenAI criticize Anthropic’s Super Bowl ad – Ad Age (2026-02-04)
- Anthropic pokes fun at ads in ChatGPT – 9to5Mac (2026-02-04)