India Hits 100M Weekly ChatGPT Users, Becoming OpenAI’s Second-Largest Market
India's massive student population is driving OpenAI's explosive global growth.
Deep Dive
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed India has 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users, making it the company's second-largest market after the US. This figure represents a significant portion of ChatGPT's reported 800 million global weekly users. A key driver is India's student population, which is the largest user base of ChatGPT for learning and coding globally. OpenAI has expanded its India presence with a new office and free access plans.
Why It Matters
India's rapid adoption signals the next major battleground for AI dominance and talent, forcing giants like Google to compete aggressively.