ChatGPTs Unprecedented Growth Reaches A Tenth of Humanity

OpenAI's ChatGPT has reached a level of adoption so rapid that researchers are calling it unprecedented. The AI chatbot's user base has surged dramatically since its launch, marking a new era in the global diffusion of technology.

A Milestone in AI Adoption

According to a recent paper from researchers at OpenAI, Duke University, and Harvard University, the platform's reach is staggering. As of July, ChatGPT was being used by 700 million people monthly, a figure that represents approximately 10% of the entire adult population on Earth. The sheer volume of interaction is just as impressive, with the platform processing over 2.5 billion messages and queries daily. The researchers noted, "For a new technology, this speed of global diffusion has no precedent."

Growth That Defies Expectation

The momentum hasn't slowed down. At OpenAI's annual DevDay event, CEO Sam Altman revealed even more recent and astounding figures. The AI chatbot now serves 800 million users every single week. This represents a colossal 700% increase from November 2023, when the platform had 100 million weekly active users. This explosive growth underscores the immense and growing demand for advanced AI tools like ChatGPT.

Dominating the AI Chatbot Arena

When placed in the context of the competitive landscape, ChatGPT's scale is in a league of its own. Its user base significantly overshadows that of other popular LLM chatbots. For comparison, xAI's Grok has around 65 million monthly active users, while Anthropic's Claude and Perplexity AI each attract about 30 million monthly users. This data solidifies ChatGPT's position not just as a pioneer but as the clear dominant force in the generative AI space.