ChatGPT Reaches 200 Million Weekly Users

AI startup OpenAI announced that its chatbot, ChatGPT, now has over 200 million weekly active users, doubling since last fall. ChatGPT's success has driven an increase in corporate adoption and valuation, with 92% of Fortune 500 companies utilizing OpenAI's products. Additionally, OpenAI is in discussions with Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft for further investment.

AI startup OpenAI announced that its chatbot, ChatGPT, now boasts over 200 million weekly active users, doubling from the previous fall season.

Launched in 2022, ChatGPT generates human-like responses and had reached 100 million weekly users by November, according to CEO Sam Altman.

OpenAI reports that 92% of Fortune 500 companies are utilizing its products.

The company's API use has also doubled since the introduction of GPT-4o mini in July, a less expensive and energy-efficient AI model.

ChatGPT's success has significantly boosted OpenAI's valuation.

In addition, OpenAI and Anthropic have partnered with the U.S. government for AI research and testing.

Apple and Nvidia are in discussions to invest in OpenAI, potentially valuing the company at over one hundred billion dollars, with additional backing expected from Microsoft.