ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Shows How People Use AI Models

Core Insights - OpenAI's report indicates that approximately 10% of the global adult population has adopted its consumer chatbot since its launch in November 2022, with usage becoming more representative of the U.S. population over time [1] Usage Trends - Non-work-related messages have seen rapid growth, now accounting for 70% of all usage, with practical guidance (28.3%), writing (28.1%), and seeking information (21.3%) being the most common topics of conversation [2] - Specific use cases show that asking for specific information (18.3%), editing or critiquing text (10.6%), and tutoring or teaching (10.2%) are the top three applications within the broader categories [3] Work vs. Non-Work Usage - Work-related inquiries represent about 30% of ChatGPT's usage, with tasks like computer programming (4.2%) and data analysis (0.4%) making up less than 10% of total usage, suggesting that professionals may prefer specialized tools or other models [5][6] - The report focuses solely on the consumer version of ChatGPT, potentially overlooking enterprise uses or private instances [4] Competitive Landscape - OpenAI is currently valued at $300 billion and is transitioning from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity to secure funding for its operations and development of all-purpose AI models [8]