ChatGPT Use Surges, Revealing Unexpected Trends in How People Interact with AI
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA – A new study reveals a rapidly evolving landscape of ChatGPT usage, with over 190 million users worldwide as of 2025 and surprising shifts in why people are turning to the AI chatbot. While initially envisioned as a productivity tool, the data shows a significant portion of users are leveraging ChatGPT for emotional support and personal exploration, alongside its more practical applications.
The analysis, conducted by OpenAI, categorizes user interactions into three primary types: “ask” (49%), where ChatGPT functions as an advisor; “Do” (40%), encompassing tasks like writing, planning, and programming; and “Express” (11%), representing personal reflections, exploration, and entertainment. This breakdown highlights a growing reliance on the AI for more than just task completion. initially, the user base was predominantly male, but usage is now nearly evenly distributed between men and women.
The study underscores ChatGPT’s expanding economic and social impact, positioning it as both a productivity enhancer and a generator of value in daily life.OpenAI asserts the chatbot’s influence extends beyond traditional GDP measurements, contributing to intangible benefits like improved decision-making. The AI is demonstrably helping users refine their judgment and boost productivity,especially in knowledge-intensive tasks.
This growth is fueled by continuous improvements in AI models and the ongoing finding of new applications, solidifying ChatGPT’s role as an increasingly essential tool across diverse aspects of modern life. [Information from Europa Press.]
