ChatGPT‘s Explosive Growth & Shifting User Base: A New Study Reveals How We’re Using AI
New York, NY – October 26, 2025 – ChatGPT has rapidly become a global phenomenon, and a new, detailed study from OpenAI, in collaboration with Duke and Harvard Universities, sheds light on how we’re using this powerful AI chatbot. The findings reveal a diverse and evolving user base, with meaningful implications for tech giants like Google and raising questions about the potential for emotional dependence on AI.
Currently boasting a staggering 700-800 million weekly active users - roughly 10% of the world’s population – and over 190 million daily users as of September 2025, ChatGPT’s reach is undeniable. But beyond the sheer numbers, the study, based on an analysis of chat logs from 1.5 million users between May 2024 and June 2025, offers a captivating glimpse into the daily lives of those interacting with the AI.
