OpenAI’s ChatGPT to hit 700 million weekly users, up 4x from last year
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 04 2025
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Source: CNBC
User Growth: OpenAI's ChatGPT is projected to reach 700 million weekly active users, a significant increase from 500 million in March, with daily messages exceeding 3 billion and 5 million paying business users.
Investment and Revenue: OpenAI has raised $8.3 billion in funding as part of a larger $40 billion round, boosting its annual recurring revenue to $13 billion, with expectations to exceed $20 billion by year-end amid rising competition in the AI sector.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
