How Did ChatGPT Hit 400M Users?

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ChatGPT Hits 400M Users

ChatGPT has seen big growth in the second half of 2024. A new report shows that its weekly active users have doubled from 200 million in August 2024 to 400 million in February 2025, marking a major milestone in less than six months.

• ChatGPT reached 100 million weekly users by November 2023 and has now surpassed 400 million, cementing its place as the most popular AI tool.

• The launch of GPT-4o in April 2024 and the advanced Voice Mode in summer 2024 played a key role in this growth.

• Mobile users are rising steadily, with 175 million of the 400 million weekly users accessing ChatGPT via mobile devices.

ChatGPT's rapid growth shows the growing role of AI in daily life. Despite rising competition, it remains the leading AI chatbot, attracting both casual and professional users. Its continued innovation, particularly in mobile and voice capabilities, ensures its stronghold in the market.

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Google Co-founder Starts an AI Start-up

Co-founder of Google Launches AI-Powered Manufacturing Startup

• Larry Page, co-founder of Google, is working on a new startup called Dynatomics, focused on using AI in product manufacturing.

• The project, led by Chris Anderson, aims to develop AI systems that design highly optimized objects and send them to factories for production.

• Other startups, like Orbital Materials and PhysicsX, are also using AI to innovate in material discovery and industrial simulations.

This move highlights the growing role of AI in transforming manufacturing, making production more efficient and innovative. With Larry Page's backing, Dynatomics could significantly influence the future of industrial design and automation.

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