ChatGPT Celebrates 2 Years with 300M Users, Aims for 1 Billion with New Features and Partnerships
December 4, 2024The enthusiasm surrounding ChatGPT has significantly altered public perception of artificial intelligence technologies.
CEO Sam Altman highlighted that the platform processes more than 1 billion messages daily, with over 1.3 million developers in the U.S. actively building applications using OpenAI's technology.
Starting December 5, 2024, OpenAI will host a series of livestreams to unveil new features, further engaging its user base.
Altman revealed that 92% of Fortune 500 companies are now utilizing ChatGPT's products and services, underscoring its widespread adoption in the corporate sector.
OpenAI's ChatGPT recently celebrated its second anniversary, marking a significant milestone with over 300 million weekly active users, a remarkable increase from 100 million just a year prior.
OpenAI is aggressively targeting growth, aiming to reach 1 billion active users within the next year, supported by new products and partnerships, including one with Apple.
Since its inception, OpenAI's valuation has skyrocketed to $157 billion, bolstered by approximately $13 billion in investments from Microsoft.
The surge in user numbers is largely attributed to the launch of GPT-4o, which has driven record revenue and mobile downloads.
To diversify its revenue, OpenAI is considering the introduction of advertisements within ChatGPT, a move that could impact its user experience.
In response to criticisms from Elon Musk regarding OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model, Altman defended the company's direction and mission.
Despite its success, OpenAI faces fierce competition from major players like Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic, all of which are developing similar AI technologies.
OpenAI's recent appointment of Kate Rouch as its first Chief Marketing Officer indicates a strategic focus on enhancing marketing efforts to expand its user base.
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The Verge • Dec 4, 2024
ChatGPT now has over 300 million weekly usersCNBC • Dec 4, 2024
OpenAI's active user count soars to 300 million people per weekPCWorld • Dec 5, 2024
Believe it or not, ChatGPT gets over 1 billion messages every single dayPYMNTS.com • Dec 4, 2024
ChatGPT Reaches 300 Million Weekly Active Users | PYMNTS.com