ChatGPT Soars to 700 Million Weekly Users, OpenAI Rakes in $8.3 Billion Funding

Aug 05, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

ChatGPT skyrockets to 700 million weekly users as OpenAI secures $8.3 billion in funding from top investors, amassing 5 million paying business clients.

Key Points

  • ChatGPT hits 700 million weekly active users, up 4x from last year.
  • OpenAI now has 5 million paying business users, up from 3 million in June.
  • OpenAI secures $8.3 billion from top investors like Dragoneer, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sequoia.

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