OpenAI, the AI startup behind ChatGPT, has announced that its chatbot now has over 200 million weekly active users, marking a significant increase from the 100 million reported last fall.
ChatGPT, which launched in 2022, was initially praised by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for its ability to generate human-like responses to user queries.
The rapid expansion of its user base highlights the platform’s growing impact on both consumers and businesses.
OpenAI’s product adoption extends beyond individual users. The company reported that 92% of the top 500 U.S. companies now utilize its AI tools.
This widespread use has contributed to a dramatic increase in OpenAI’s valuation, which is headquartered in San Francisco.
In addition to this milestone, OpenAI and the AI startup Anthropic have entered into agreements with the U.S. government.
These agreements involve research, testing, and evaluation of their respective AI models, as noted by the U.S. AI Safety Institute.
Recent media reports indicate that tech giants Apple and NVIDIA are considering investments in OpenAI.
This funding round could potentially push the company’s valuation to over $100 billion. Microsoft, a key supporter of OpenAI, is also expected to contribute to this investment effort.
OpenAI, founded in December 2015, is a leader in artificial intelligence research and development. Its mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity.
The launch of ChatGPT represented a major leap in conversational AI technology, enabling more natural and intuitive interactions between users and machines.
