ChatGPT's Rapid Growth: Achievements and Future Prospects
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is witnessing impressive growth in popularity. According to reports, the number of paid users has surged to 20 million in just three months, marking a 30% increase from 15.5 million at the end of last year. This indicates a growing interest in the capabilities of artificial intelligence in coding, article writing, as well as medical and financial consultations.
The monthly revenue of ChatGPT currently stands at $415 million, which translates to $5 billion annually. Besides the standard subscription of ChatGPT Plus at $20 per month, OpenAI also offers a premium Pro plan at $200 per month, further boosting revenue. The company also earns from the use of its models via the API, which brought in around $2 billion in 2023. If growth continues, OpenAI could reach $12.7 billion in revenue by 2025, significantly exceeding the projected $4 billion for 2024.
Despite the overall growth, the share of paid users has decreased from 5% to 4%. Meanwhile, the number of active users per week has risen to 500 million, which is a 43% increase from 350 million at the end of 2023.
It’s worth noting that OpenAI recently completed a new funding round, raising $40 billion. This marks the largest funding round for a private technology company in history. The company is now valued at $300 billion.
