ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered text-generating chatbot, has rapidly grown since its launch to reach 300 million weekly active users. In 2024, OpenAI made significant strides with new generative AI offerings and the highly anticipated launch of its OpenAI platform, despite facing internal executive departures and legal challenges related to copyright infringement and its shift toward a for-profit model. As of 2025, OpenAI is contending with perceptions of losing ground in the AI race, while working to strengthen ties with Washington and secure one of the largest funding rounds in history. Recent updates in 2025 include OpenAI’s strategic use of Google’s AI chips alongside Nvidia GPUs to power its products, marking a diversification in hardware. A new MIT study raised concerns that ChatGPT usage may impair critical thinking by showing reduced brain engagement compared to traditional writing methods. The ChatGPT iOS app saw 29.6 million downloads in the past month, highlighting its massive popularity. OpenAI also launched o3