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In our capture of logged-out ChatGPT, 1,187 ads from Coursera appeared on screen (all text ads), in 87 distinct ad copies across 8 industries and 75 topics. Each one appeared after our follow-up message asking for a sponsored ad.

coursera.orgLogged-out ChatGPT, USOct 3⁠–⁠4, 2026

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1,187
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87
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Logged-out ChatGPT from US connections, Oct 3⁠–⁠4, 2026. Each ad came after our follow-up message asking for a sponsored ad, so the counts show where Coursera advertised, not how often ChatGPT shows its ads.

Ad copies

Coursera ad copies, most shown first

Each distinct ad copy in our capture, most shown first: the headline of a text ad, or the product and price of a shopping ad. Under each, up to five questions asked in conversations where it appeared, as we asked them; in every one, the ad appeared after our follow-up message asking for a sponsored ad.

top 24 of 87

  • CourseraSponsored

    10,000+ Online Courses

    Text ad · shown 182 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “too many online course options how do i choose”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 9:23 pm ET
    2. “how to study for the codesmith entrance interview”Coding Bootcamps · Oct 3, 9:23 pm ET
    3. “wharton ai for business vs mit sloan ai strategy course for a mid level executive”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 9:24 pm ET
    4. “i struggle with visual design but love research, what ux courses should i focus on”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:24 pm ET
    5. “dataquest vs codecademy for someone who learns best by writing code in the browser”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:27 pm ET

    +177 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Certification Prep Online

    Text ad · shown 134 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “aws ai practitioner vs azure ai-900”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 9:24 pm ET
    2. “csm certification”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:28 pm ET
    3. “tableau certification exam cost”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:57 pm ET
    4. “best it certification for someone working in a call center who wants to move into tech support”IT Certifications · Oct 3, 11:02 pm ET
    5. “best security+ study guide 2026”Cybersecurity Certifications · Oct 3, 11:06 pm ET

    +129 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Start Fresh on Coursera

    Text ad · shown 62 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “best data analytics course that includes real portfolio projects i can show in interviews”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:25 pm ET
    2. “i'm 46 and work as a restaurant general manager in las vegas, can you suggest a data analytics program for someone with no tech background?”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:29 pm ET
    3. “best machine learning course for a data analyst who knows sql and some python but no advanced math”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 9:39 pm ET
    4. “i'm a 38 year old accountant in dallas thinking about a coding bootcamp, should i choose software engineering or data analytics instead?”Coding Bootcamps · Oct 3, 9:45 pm ET
    5. “online master's in data science cost”Online Master's & MBA · Oct 3, 11:05 pm ET

    +57 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Master Visual Design

    Text ad · shown 58 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “coreldraw vs illustrator 2026”Graphic Design Tools · Oct 3, 9:26 pm ET
    2. “best ux design course that teaches both figma skills and the thinking behind design decisions”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:28 pm ET
    3. “later vs tailwind for a pinterest heavy ecommerce brand”Social Media Management · Oct 3, 9:41 pm ET
    4. “gimp exports look washed out fix”Photo Editing · Oct 3, 10:25 pm ET
    5. “is it worth redoing my logo after five years in business”Logo Makers · Oct 3, 11:29 pm ET

    +53 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Online PM Certification

    Text ad · shown 52 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how much does a scrum master certification cost if i take the class online”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:27 pm ET
    2. “how to choose between pmp and capm”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:27 pm ET
    3. “csm vs psm 1 which is better”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:29 pm ET
    4. “capm vs google project management certificate for a recent graduate applying to coordinator roles”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:37 pm ET
    5. “i'm a paralegal in chicago who wants to learn project management basics online without spending more than $50 a month, what should i use?”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 10:39 pm ET

    +47 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Learn Cybersecurity

    Text ad · shown 46 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “hoxhunt vs adaptive security”Security Awareness Training · Oct 3, 9:23 pm ET
    2. “open source siem”SIEM · Oct 3, 9:31 pm ET
    3. “what is the difference between edr and xdr”EDR & XDR · Oct 3, 9:47 pm ET
    4. “best cybersecurity training for a former military intelligence analyst moving into threat intelligence”Cybersecurity Certifications · Oct 3, 10:57 pm ET
    5. “how to renew comptia certifications”IT Certifications · Oct 3, 11:59 pm ET

    +41 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Coursera SMM Training

    Text ad · shown 44 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how to start a digital marketing career”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 9:23 pm ET
    2. “best content marketing course for writers”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 9:24 pm ET
    3. “hubspot academy vs google digital marketing certificate”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 9:24 pm ET
    4. “i'm 29 and work in hospitality in honolulu, which digital marketing certificate is best for working remotely for mainland companies?”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 9:26 pm ET
    5. “my company gives me $1,000 a year for learning, i'm in marketing and want to learn analytics, should i spend it on coursera or something else?”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 10:23 pm ET

    +39 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Create a Design Portfolio

    Text ad · shown 43 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how to build a ux portfolio with no experience”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:24 pm ET
    2. “figma professional plan cost for freelancers”Graphic Design Tools · Oct 3, 9:59 pm ET
    3. “how do i build case studies for my portfolio if i've only done marketing for friends”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 10:43 pm ET
    4. “i'm a graphic designer in los angeles who wants to learn front end development, which bootcamp builds on design skills best?”Coding Bootcamps · Oct 3, 10:45 pm ET
    5. “is a graphic design certificate worth it”Graphic Design Courses · Oct 4, 11:13 am ET

    +38 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Learn from the Best

    Text ad · shown 41 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “domestika vs skillshare for illustration”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 9:33 pm ET
    2. “camera basics class”Photography Courses · Oct 3, 11:00 pm ET
    3. “best toeic prep course for work”ESL Courses for Adults · Oct 3, 11:02 pm ET
    4. “how do i decide how many community college classes to take while working full time”Online Community College · Oct 4, 2:28 am ET
    5. “best tefl course for teaching in vietnam”TEFL & TESOL Certification · Oct 4, 11:15 am ET

    +36 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Advance with Coursera

    Text ad · shown 39 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “google analytics certification”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 9:22 pm ET
    2. “alternatives to coursera plus that are cheaper but still give certificates employers recognize”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 9:25 pm ET
    3. “is the google data analytics certificate still worth it now that so many people have it on their resume”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:27 pm ET
    4. “deep learning specialization”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 9:29 pm ET
    5. “georgia tech omscs vs uiuc mcs on coursera for a working software engineer who wants depth in machine learning”Online Master's & MBA · Oct 3, 11:56 pm ET

    +34 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Cert Exam Prep

    Text ad · shown 31 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “knowbe4 pricing per user”Security Awareness Training · Oct 3, 9:44 pm ET
    2. “best security training with short videos”Security Awareness Training · Oct 3, 9:56 pm ET
    3. “google cybersecurity certificate”Cybersecurity Certifications · Oct 3, 11:00 pm ET
    4. “how can i move from help desk to a soc analyst role within the same company”Cybersecurity Certifications · Oct 3, 11:04 pm ET
    5. “sast vs dast vs sca explained”Application Security Testing · Oct 3, 11:12 pm ET

    +26 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Start a Design Career

    Text ad · shown 27 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “nn/g ux certification vs a full ux bootcamp for a designer who already has experience”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:24 pm ET
    2. “i'm an event planner in las vegas with a knack for customer experience, which ux course would help me pivot into tech?”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:27 pm ET
    3. “i'm a front end developer in austin who wants to understand ux research, which short course would you recommend?”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:28 pm ET
    4. “how do i pick a ux bootcamp when reviews online all seem paid or overly positive”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:28 pm ET
    5. “careerfoundry vs springboard ux”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:30 pm ET

    +22 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Google AI Certificate

    Text ad · shown 27 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how can a non programmer learn enough ai to automate parts of my job safely”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 9:24 pm ET
    2. “best online ai program from a university that i can finish part time in under a year”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 9:25 pm ET
    3. “google ux certificate”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:34 pm ET
    4. “is the google ux certificate worth it”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:51 pm ET
    5. “is linkedin learning better than udemy if my company might reimburse one subscription this year”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 10:40 pm ET

    +22 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Coursera Enterprise Training

    Text ad · shown 27 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “udemy business”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 9:52 pm ET
    2. “i manage a team of six at a call center and want affordable online courses to train them on customer service, which platform fits?”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 9:54 pm ET
    3. “best ai course for hr professionals who want to use ai tools in recruiting and onboarding”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 10:13 pm ET
    4. “ninjio vs huntress sat for a small business that wants short video based training”Security Awareness Training · Oct 3, 10:22 pm ET
    5. “is a content library subscription worth it if employees rarely finish courses on their own”Corporate LMS & Training · Oct 4, 4:20 am ET

    +22 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Earn a Google PMP Cert

    Text ad · shown 22 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “i'm a nonprofit director in denver managing grants, which project management course would make me more effective without full pmp prep?”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:39 pm ET
    2. “how to earn pdus for pmp renewal”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:45 pm ET
    3. “best pmp exam prep course online”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:49 pm ET
    4. “google pm certificate”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:57 pm ET
    5. “best digital marketing certification for jobs”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 10:18 pm ET

    +17 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Start Your Career

    Text ad · shown 21 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how to switch from it support to security”Cybersecurity Certifications · Oct 3, 10:59 pm ET
    2. “is a $15,000 cybersecurity bootcamp worth it compared to self study and certifications”Cybersecurity Certifications · Oct 3, 11:07 pm ET
    3. “best cybersecurity bootcamp for career changers”Cybersecurity Certifications · Oct 3, 11:24 pm ET
    4. “is a cybersecurity bootcamp worth it”Cybersecurity Certifications · Oct 3, 11:26 pm ET
    5. “how do i choose between a cybersecurity degree and certifications if i'm 35 and working full time”Cybersecurity Certifications · Oct 3, 11:27 pm ET

    +16 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Learn Graphic Design

    Text ad · shown 20 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “figma course”UX Design Courses · Oct 3, 9:33 pm ET
    2. “how to choose a design app for print work”Graphic Design Tools · Oct 3, 9:47 pm ET
    3. “how to choose between lightroom classic and cc”Photo Editing · Oct 3, 10:17 pm ET
    4. “is domestika worth it for illustrators”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 10:31 pm ET
    5. “best drawing app for a beginner with a new ipad and apple pencil who wants to learn digital painting”Digital Art Apps · Oct 4, 3:02 am ET

    +15 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Upskill Employees

    Text ad · shown 16 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “best security training for remote employees”Security Awareness Training · Oct 3, 9:38 pm ET
    2. “best online english program for professionals that my employer can pay for directly”ESL Courses for Adults · Oct 4, 12:08 am ET
    3. “i oversee 40 franchise locations across texas, which training platform keeps standards consistent everywhere?”Corporate LMS & Training · Oct 4, 2:52 am ET
    4. “how to get my employer to pay for certification”Continuing Education for Professionals · Oct 4, 4:59 am ET
    5. “best food manager certification for restaurant owners”Food Safety Certification · Oct 4, 11:14 am ET

    +11 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    PMP Exam Prep

    Text ad · shown 15 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how to choose a pmp prep course”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:29 pm ET
    2. “best pmp prep app for commuting”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:33 pm ET
    3. “capm certification”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:43 pm ET
    4. “failed the pmp exam what now”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:47 pm ET
    5. “best pmp study plan for working adults”Project Management Certification · Oct 3, 9:50 pm ET

    +10 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Master SQL with Coursera

    Text ad · shown 13 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “best way for an excel power user to learn sql and power bi for a promotion at work”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:47 pm ET
    2. “sql or python first for data analytics”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:48 pm ET
    3. “cheapest way to learn sql”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:52 pm ET
    4. “how do i transition from excel reporting at work into real data analytics with sql”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:56 pm ET
    5. “is datacamp worth paying for if i can find free sql tutorials on youtube”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 10:00 pm ET

    +8 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Build Graphic Skills

    Text ad · shown 12 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “illustrator free trial”Graphic Design Tools · Oct 3, 9:42 pm ET
    2. “is there a free graphic design program that can export cmyk pdfs for professional printing”Graphic Design Tools · Oct 3, 9:46 pm ET
    3. “i'm a college photo major and can get adobe cheap but want to learn something i can afford later, what should i learn?”Photo Editing · Oct 3, 10:12 pm ET
    4. “phlearn vs youtube tutorials for learning professional retouching for clients”Photography Courses · Oct 3, 11:09 pm ET
    5. “i'm 33 and live in new york, should i take classes at the international center of photography or online courses?”Photography Courses · Oct 3, 11:22 pm ET

    +7 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Learn on Coursera

    Text ad · shown 11 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “what projects should a beginner data analyst build to stand out to hiring managers”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:29 pm ET
    2. “best python course for data analysis”Data Analytics Courses · Oct 3, 9:40 pm ET
    3. “masterclass vs domestika for a beginner who wants hands on projects rather than celebrity lectures”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 10:14 pm ET
    4. “how much do ai courses cost”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 10:37 pm ET
    5. “is skillshare free for the first month”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 10:45 pm ET

    +6 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Coursera SMM Course

    Text ad · shown 10 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “is paying for cxl worth it when hubspot and google offer free marketing courses”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 9:26 pm ET
    2. “skillshare vs udemy for social media marketing”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 9:28 pm ET
    3. “best paid social course for meta ads”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 9:36 pm ET
    4. “best digital marketing course for beginners”Digital Marketing Courses · Oct 3, 9:39 pm ET
    5. “how to negotiate influencer rates”Influencer Marketing Platforms · Oct 4, 11:23 am ET

    +5 more conversations with this ad copy

  • CourseraSponsored

    Coursera Gen AI Program

    Text ad · shown 10 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “caltech ai bootcamp vs ut austin ai program”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 9:40 pm ET
    2. “coding bootcamp”Coding Bootcamps · Oct 3, 9:47 pm ET
    3. “fast.ai vs andrew ng's deep learning specialization for a developer who learns best by coding first”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 10:02 pm ET
    4. “udacity ai nanodegree price”AI & Machine Learning Courses · Oct 3, 10:06 pm ET
    5. “is udacity worth the price”Online Course Platforms · Oct 3, 10:19 pm ET

    +5 more conversations with this ad copy

More ad copies · 60 of 63

  1. Become Meta CertifiedText ad · shown 10 times
  2. Start on CourseraText ad · shown 10 times
  3. Coursera for BusinessText ad · shown 10 times
  4. Coursera Career AcademyText ad · shown 9 times
  5. Get Exam ReadyText ad · shown 9 times
  6. Learn from CourseraText ad · shown 9 times
  7. Start Learning Data ScienceText ad · shown 8 times
  8. Start in BookkeepingText ad · shown 8 times
  9. Coursera Data TrainingText ad · shown 7 times
  10. Learn R on CourseraText ad · shown 7 times
  11. Start with CourseraText ad · shown 6 times
  12. IBM Gen AI CertificateText ad · shown 6 times
  13. Coursera CertificatesText ad · shown 6 times
  14. Advance Your Career in AIText ad · shown 6 times
  15. Build Job-Ready SkillsText ad · shown 6 times
  16. Switch to Graphic DesignText ad · shown 5 times
  17. Become an AI EngineerText ad · shown 4 times
  18. Coursera Meta ProgramText ad · shown 4 times
  19. Launch Gen AI CareerText ad · shown 4 times
  20. Start in Data ScienceText ad · shown 4 times
  21. Learn from GoogleText ad · shown 4 times
  22. Improve Your Data Analysis SkillsText ad · shown 4 times
  23. Learn Financial StatementsText ad · shown 4 times
  24. Learn Project ManagementText ad · shown 3 times
  25. Start 7-Day Free TrialText ad · shown 3 times
  26. Master Data AnalyticsText ad · shown 3 times
  27. Coursera Career SwitchText ad · shown 3 times
  28. Google AI CertificationText ad · shown 3 times
  29. Coursera AI Career PathText ad · shown 3 times
  30. Invest in Your CareerText ad · shown 3 times
  31. Start Learning StatisticsText ad · shown 3 times
  32. Start Learning SQLText ad · shown 3 times
  33. Begin with R and StatsText ad · shown 3 times
  34. Learn Bookkeeping on CourseraText ad · shown 3 times
  35. Level Up Your CareerText ad · shown 3 times
  36. Learn SQL on CourseraText ad · shown 2 times
  37. Learn Adobe ToolsText ad · shown 2 times
  38. Coursera CertificateText ad · shown 2 times
  39. PMP Career AdvancementText ad · shown 2 times
  40. Build Gen AI SolutionsText ad · shown 2 times
  41. Coursera IBM AI TrackText ad · shown 2 times
  42. Start Your AI Career PathText ad · shown 2 times
  43. Enhance Your Statistics SkillsText ad · shown 2 times
  44. Meta Marketing EntryText ad · shown 2 times
  45. Grow with CourseraText ad · shown 2 times
  46. Break into MarketingText ad · shown 1 time
  47. Learn Skills for WorkText ad · shown 1 time
  48. Coursera IBM AI CertText ad · shown 1 time
  49. Build Bookkeeping SkillsText ad · shown 1 time
  50. Become a Project ManagerText ad · shown 1 time
  51. Learn Data Skills FastText ad · shown 1 time
  52. Practice Data ScienceText ad · shown 1 time
  53. Lead with AI TechnologyText ad · shown 1 time
  54. Explore Online CoursesText ad · shown 1 time
  55. Switch Careers to AIText ad · shown 1 time
  56. Coursera Social MediaText ad · shown 1 time
  57. Google AI TrainingText ad · shown 1 time
  58. Switch to Data AnalyticsText ad · shown 1 time
  59. Advance with SQLText ad · shown 1 time
  60. Begin Learning RText ad · shown 1 time

And 3 more ad copies, shown 3 times in all.

Where it showed

Where Coursera ads appeared

The industries and topics of the conversations where its ads appeared, by ads shown. Topics are our own labels for the questions we wrote.

Industries

Topics

and 63 more topics, 248 ads in all

Same topics

Brands in the same topics

Other advertisers whose ads appeared in conversations on the topics where Coursera’s did, ranked by how much those topics overlap. Each tile opens its page.

18 brands

Jotform3,005 ads shown38 shared topicsWalden University193 ads shown25 shared topicsGroupon576 ads shown24 shared topicsResume.io330 ads shown25 shared topicsVistaPrint US1,702 ads shown25 shared topicsStrayer University102 ads shown18 shared topicssnhu.edu97 ads shown21 shared topicsPurdue Global73 ads shown21 shared topicsinternships.com72 ads shown19 shared topicsEE Stanford Graduate School of Business123 ads shown20 shared topicsEastern Connecticut State University47 ads shown13 shared topicsChegg61 ads shown13 shared topicsAbsorb46 ads shown3 shared topicsShopify463 ads shown15 shared topicsOtter.ai276 ads shown12 shared topicsJobAssist74 ads shown17 shared topicsStepful36 ads shown7 shared topicsCapella University42 ads shown12 shared topics
Method

How this data was captured

What we ran, what counts as a shown ad, and what these numbers cannot tell you.

We used logged-out ChatGPT from US internet connections and started a new conversation for every question. Message 1 was the question. If no ad appeared, message 2 was the follow-up “Sponsored ad”, and if there was still none, message 3, “Show me a sponsored ad.”, was a last try. A conversation that ended without an ad, or failed, was run once more in a fresh browser, and we keep one record per question, the last one: 123,613 recorded conversations from Oct 3, 2026, 21:22 to Oct 4, 2026, 11:26 ET, with no captures from 05:53 to 11:12 ET on Oct 4. Our export does not record which message each ad followed; in our own checks of more than 2,000 conversations (Oct 4 and Oct 12) no ad appeared after message 1 alone, so read every ad here as shown after a message asking for a sponsored ad. These counts show which ads appeared in conversations on each topic; they are not a measure of how often ChatGPT shows ads on its own.

Only ads drawn on screen count as shown. In our capture no answer showed more than one ad on screen; a second ad that arrived in the page data but never appeared is not counted. Industries, sub-niches and question types are our own labels for the questions we wrote. Independent; not affiliated with OpenAI. Full methodWhy this is not an ad rateWhat the ads looked like

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