sam altman says chatgpt has hit 800m weekly active users 

ChatGPT Achieves 800 Million Weekly Active Users

According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, ChatGPT now boasts 800 million weekly active users. This signifies a substantial increase in its user base, encompassing consumers, developers, businesses, and governmental organizations.

Rapid Growth and Infrastructure Demands

The impressive expansion of ChatGPT coincides with OpenAI’s efforts to acquire a significant supply of AI chips and construct extensive AI infrastructure. In August, the company reported nearing 700 million weekly active users, a jump from the 500 million recorded at the end of March.

Altman highlighted the platform’s developer community, stating, “Currently, 4 million developers are actively building with OpenAI.”

Key Usage Statistics

ChatGPT’s usage extends beyond individual users. Over 800 million individuals utilize ChatGPT each week, and the API processes more than 6 billion tokens every minute. This demonstrates a shift in how AI is perceived and utilized.

Altman emphasized this evolution, noting that AI has transitioned from a recreational tool to a fundamental component in daily development workflows.

New Tools and Agentic Systems

The announcement was made during the keynote address at OpenAI’s Dev Day. This event also featured the unveiling of new tools designed for creating applications within ChatGPT, as well as building more sophisticated agentic systems.

These advancements are intended to foster a new generation of applications that are interactive, adaptable, and personalized through conversational interfaces.

From Launch to Proactive Services

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT experienced unprecedented growth, quickly establishing itself as a leading consumer AI product and one of the fastest-growing online services ever created.

Recently, the tool has expanded its capabilities to include proactive services like OpenAI Pulse, which delivers customized daily briefings to subscribers.

Challenges and Concerns

Despite its success, ChatGPT has faced scrutiny regarding issues such as excessive agreement and the potential for AI-induced misinterpretations. The case of Allan Brooks, who was incorrectly led to believe he had made a mathematical breakthrough with ChatGPT’s assistance, exemplifies these concerns.

Financial Success and New Products

Despite remaining legally classified as a nonprofit, OpenAI achieved the status of the world’s most valuable privately held company on Thursday. A private stock sale valued the company at $500 billion.

The company continues to release new products at a rapid pace, including a recent update to its video-generation tool, Sora, accompanied by a dedicated social media platform. Furthermore, OpenAI partnered with Stripe to introduce a platform focused on agentic commerce.