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ChatGPT: Powering a Billion Users, Energy Consumption & Revenue

ChatGPT: Powering a Billion Users, Energy Consumption & Revenue

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April 1, 20261m 25s

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ChatGPTs meteoric rise to 900 million weekly active users, with a 60.4% AI market share, has transformed it into a personal assistant for millions. Its growth, from 300 million in December 2024 to 700 million in September 2025, is projected to reach 1 billion by the end of 2026. Despite its energy consumption, with one prompt using 19 watt-hours, its poised to generate $15.8 billion from 50 million paid subscribers this year.

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