ChatGPT Growth Spurs New Features, GPT-5 Launch

OpenAI's ChatGPT is on track to reach 700 million weekly active users, a fourfold increase from last year and up from 500 million at the end of March, making it one of the fastest-adopted software products ever. OpenAI has introduced new mental health features, including break reminders and improved sensitivity to emotional queries, developed with mental health experts to address concerns about user dependency. The company is preparing to launch the GPT-5 model, which will offer enhanced reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and a more unified user experience. Increased engagement spans all product tiers, with growing adoption in enterprise and education. OpenAI's expansion is influencing related sectors, attracting investor interest in AI and crypto markets and boosting its partners like Microsoft. These developments underscore both the widespread societal integration of AI and OpenAI’s initiatives to promote responsible use.