ChatGPT launched as a “research preview” in late 2022. Less than three years later, in July 2025, it has shattered all records for technology adoption. The platform now boasts over 700 million weekly active users, a staggering figure that represents nearly 10% of the world’s adult population. The sheer volume of use is breathtaking, with users sending more than 2.5 billion messages per day, or about 29,000 messages per second. But what’s truly captivating is what people are doing with all that power.
