ChatGPT Has Almost 1 Billion Weekly Users, OpenAI Says

Source Domain: www.cnet.com

Here are six key points summarizing the article:

User Growth: The number of weekly active users for ChatGPT has surged to 900 million, with 5 million business subscribers, and has more than doubled since February 2025.
Subscriber Increase: ChatGPT’s consumer subscribers jumped to over 50 million, reflecting the growth and popularity of the AI chatbot.
Competitive Landscape: Competitor Anthropic’s free users have risen by 60% since January, and its paid subscribers doubled, although specific numbers were not disclosed.
Investment Changes: Investment in the company has scaled back: Nvidia’s contribution is $30 billion less than initially announced, while SoftBank will now contribute $30 billion and Amazon will add $50 billion.
Market Valuation: With such investments, the parent company, OpenAI, now boasts a valuation of $730 billion.
AI Penetration: The rapid adoption of generative AI and the significant outpacement of rivals underscore the profound impact on global digital life, sparking debates about the responsible use of AI technologies.