ChatGPT users submit 2.5 billion daily prompts, OpenAI reveals

According to Axios findings, OpenAI's ChatGPT handles over 2.5 billion daily requests, with 330 million originating from US users.
The figures indicate ChatGPT processes roughly 912.5 billion queries annually. OpenAI spokesperson Rob Friedlander verified these metrics' accuracy to The Verge.
While ChatGPT's 5 trillion annual searches still trail Google's volume, its explosive growth represents significant competition. Weekly users surged from 300 million in December to exceeding 500 million by March.
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According to Axios findings, OpenAI's ChatGPT handles over 2.5 billion daily requests, with 330 million originating from US users.
The figures indicate ChatGPT processes roughly 912.5 billion queries annually. OpenAI spokesperson Rob Friedlander verified these metrics' accuracy to The Verge.
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