Peter Smith
⬤ ChatGPT just hit a massive milestone—more than 800 million people are now using it every week. That's roughly 10% of the entire adult population on Earth, all within three years of launch. Nick Turley, who heads up ChatGPT at OpenAI, put it simply: "that leaves at least 90 percent to go."
⬤ Fresh research from OpenAI breaks down exactly what people are doing with the platform. Writing takes the crown at 28% of all activity—think editing, drafting emails, translations, and everyday messaging. Practical help also grabs 28%, covering everything from tutoring and teaching to step-by-step guides. Another 21% is all about information hunting: users are asking for facts, explanations, and details on just about any topic you can imagine.
⬤ Here's the interesting shift: over 70% of conversations happening on ChatGPT now are personal, not work-related. That's a big jump from the 53% we saw in the early days. Technical stuff like coding and math sits at 8%, multimedia creation accounts for 6%, and self-expression—personal thoughts, relationships, that kind of thing—makes up 4%. The remaining 5% is everything else, showing how the platform has grown way beyond just professional tasks.
⬤ The speed of ChatGPT's growth shows just how fast AI is weaving itself into everyday life. Whether it's writing, productivity, learning, or just chatting, the platform is becoming a go-to tool for millions. OpenAI is pushing it as both a work assistant and a personal companion, and that strategy seems to be paying off big time as AI continues to reshape how we interact with technology.
Peter Smith
