OpenAI announced on Thursday that its popular chatbot, ChatGPT, has now surpassed 200 million active weekly users, doubling its user base from the previous autumn. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted that the AI chatbot, reached 100 million weekly active users and continues to grow rapidly, offering human-like responses to user queries.
The surge in usage follows the July release of GPT-4o mini, a more affordable and energy-efficient compact AI model designed to broaden access to OpenAI’s technology. This model has significantly contributed to the rise in the number of users engaging with OpenAI’s automated Application Programming Interface (API). Notably, 92% of Fortune 500 companies reportedly use OpenAI’s solutions.
ChatGPT’s expanded features, including new visual and voice capabilities, have also attracted global attention, driving up both the chatbot’s popularity and OpenAI’s valuation. The AI company’s success is mirrored by a sharp increase in its market valuation, driven largely by the widespread adoption of ChatGPT.
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In related developments, the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute announced agreements with OpenAI and Anthropic, another AI startup, to collaborate on the study, testing, and evaluation of their AI models. This partnership underscores the growing emphasis on ensuring the safety and efficacy of AI technologies.
Meanwhile, OpenAI is reportedly in discussions with tech giants Apple and Nvidia as part of a new fundraising round that could value the company at over $100 billion. Rumors also suggest that Microsoft, a longstanding supporter of OpenAI, is expected to participate in this investment round, further solidifying its backing of the AI leader.
With its rapid growth, innovative product offerings, and strategic partnerships, OpenAI continues to shape the future of artificial intelligence on a global scale.
