Morning Brew Daily Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Greenland & ChatGPT Adds Ads
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Jan 20, 2026 Trump's tariff threats over Greenland spark discussions on potential fallout and economic links between the US and EU. OpenAI plans to introduce ads in ChatGPT, unveiling monetization strategies while balancing privacy. The chat interface could soon feature contextual ads, revolutionizing advertising. A smaller Sphere is set to grace DC, raising local economic hopes. Lastly, Netflix's trend of repetitive plots draws attention, reflecting viewer distractions.
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First Impressions From Davos
- Neil called the Swiss Alps stunning and wants to try cross-country skiing while in Davos.
- Toby described Davos as a distributed event where brands and countries create off-site 'houses' around town.
Tariffs Mostly Hurt Domestic Consumers
- Most tariff costs fall on domestic importers and consumers, not foreign exporters.
- The Kiel Institute found foreign exporters absorbed only 4% of recent tariff burdens while Americans took 96%.
ChatGPT Introduces Ads Despite Past Resistance
- OpenAI will test ads in free ChatGPT, placing labeled boxes above or below answers and promising no influence on responses.
- The move reflects monetization pressure despite past resistance from Sam Altman and the risk of eroding user trust.