OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said ChatGPT users exceeded 1 million in the past hour
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently shared that the number of ChatGPT users has surpassed 1 million within the last hour. Reflecting on the explosive growth of ChatGPT, Altman mentioned that when the platform was launched 26 months ago, it quickly gained traction and garnered 1 million users within just 5 days. The momentum has only accelerated, with an additional million users joining in just an hour.
Surge in ChatGPT Users Due to New AI Model
The surge in ChatGPT users can be attributed to the release of OpenAI's latest image-generating AI model, "ChatGPT-4o Image Creation," which was unveiled on the 25th of last month. Following the model's launch, users worldwide began creating images in various popular animation styles, such as those resembling Disney and The Simpsons, and shared them across social media platforms.
One of the most popular art styles created by ChatGPT users is inspired by Ghibli Studio, known for iconic animations like "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Spirited Away."
Statistical Confirmation of ChatGPT's Popularity
The rapid rise in ChatGPT's user base is substantiated by data. According to the mobile index provided by IGA Works, a data platform company, the number of active daily users (DAU) in ChatGPT in Korea reached 1,252,925 as of the 27th of last month.
Notably, on the 10th of last month, the DAU count in ChatGPT surpassed 1 million for the first time, setting a new record within a span of two weeks.
Concerns Arising Alongside Growth
The surge in image creation using ChatGPT has raised concerns regarding potential copyright infringement issues, particularly concerning content inspired by Ghibli and other production companies.
As the platform continues to attract more users and generate diverse content, it will be essential to address and mitigate any associated challenges effectively.
