ChatGPT Nears 700M Weekly Users, Boosted by Business Growth & Funding

ChatGPT is projected to reach an unprecedented 700 million weekly active users this week, a significant milestone for the generative artificial intelligence platform. This figure, confirmed by Nick Turley, App Product Manager at OpenAI, marks a substantial increase from 500 million weekly users recorded at the end of March and represents a quadrupling of its user base compared to the previous year.

The rapid expansion in user numbers underscores the accelerating adoption of AI tools across various sectors. Alongside its consumer growth, OpenAI has also seen a robust increase in its enterprise segment. The company now reports 5 million paying business users, a notable rise from 3 million in June. This surge is attributed to a growing number of enterprises and educators integrating AI tools into their operations and curricula, signaling a shift from experimental use to practical application in professional and learning environments.

These developments come as OpenAI continues to secure substantial investment and advance its technology. The company recently raised an additional $8.3 million in funding, further bolstering its capacity for research and development. In parallel, OpenAI is actively preparing for the highly anticipated launch of GPT-5, the next iteration of its foundational large language model, which is expected to bring further advancements in AI capabilities and applications. The continuous growth in both its free and paid user bases, coupled with ongoing investment and technological innovation, positions OpenAI at the forefront of the evolving AI landscape.