OpenAI’s ChatGPT, an AI language model, has achieved a significant milestone by adding 1 million new users in just one hour. CEO Sam Altman shared this news on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting how quickly the platform is growing.
New Feature Boosts User Engagement
Studio Ghibli Image Generation Feature Drives Growth
The rapid growth in users is partly due to a new feature introduced on ChatGPT. The feature allows users to create images inspired by the style of Studio Ghibli, a famous Japanese animation studio. This new capability has attracted both old and new users, eager to explore creative possibilities.
Challenges with Popularity
High Demand Causes Access Issues for Free Users
While the new feature has been a hit, the high demand has caused some problems. Free-tier users have faced limitations in accessing the image generation feature. This is because OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, which powers ChatGPT, can only handle so many users at once, affecting the availability of this popular feature.
Looking to the Future
OpenAI Plans to Scale and Improve User Experience
As ChatGPT continues to grow rapidly, OpenAI is working on scaling its infrastructure to support even more users. The company is dedicated to improving the user experience and addressing the challenges that come with such fast growth.
