India hits 100M weekly ChatGPT users, becomes OpenAI's 2nd largest market
India's massive adoption reveals the next frontier for AI's global battle.
Deep Dive
Sam Altman revealed India now has 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users, making it OpenAI's second-largest market after the US. This growth is fueled by a young population and strategic moves like a free, sub-$5 'ChatGPT Go' tier for Indian users. Overall, ChatGPT has surged to 800 million weekly users globally. Altman highlighted India's student population as the largest user segment, driving adoption as AI firms aggressively target the education market.
Why It Matters
India's scale and price sensitivity are forcing AI giants to adapt their products and strategies for global dominance.