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Block Chat GPT adverts #1594

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Enhancement idea

  • Block Chat GPT adverts

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Recent testing by OpenAI indicates the introduction of adverts within the ChatGPT interface. While currently limited, this creates a new potential vector for phishing, malicious links, and social engineering—especially within a context where users may implicitly trust displayed content.

This enhancement proposes extending Crypto Firewall’s protection layer to detect and block sponsored or injected ad elements within ChatGPT pages.

Key goals:

  • Identify ad containers or sponsored UI elements dynamically injected into ChatGPT.
  • Prevent rendering or interaction with these elements using DOM filtering or scriptlet injection.
  • Reduce exposure to malicious or misleading crypto-related promotions embedded in ads.
  • Maintain compatibility with ChatGPT UI updates and avoid breaking core functionality.

Potential implementation approach:

  • Target known ad container selectors or attributes once patterns are confirmed.
  • Use mutation observers to detect dynamically injected ad nodes.
  • Apply blocking via CSS injection or element removal.
  • Optionally log or flag detected ad elements for debugging.

This aligns with Crypto Firewall’s objective of minimizing exposure to high-risk crypto content, especially in trusted environments.

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https://openai.com/index/testing-ads-in-chatgpt/

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