ChatGPT Evolution & Key Updates
Rapid Growth & Developments
Since its 2022 launch, ChatGPT has grown exponentially, reaching 400 million weekly users by early 2025. New features like GPT-4o with voice/video capabilities and Sora (text-to-video) expanded its utility across industries. Partnerships with major corporations and integration into Apple Intelligence demonstrate its widespread adoption.
Technical Advancements
OpenAI introduced models like o3-mini for reasoning tasks and tools such as the Responses API for building AI agents. Updates included code-editing capabilities in macOS apps and reduced power consumption per query. The company also explored specialized agents priced up to $20,000/month for enterprise use.
Challenges & Controversies
Legal battles over copyright, leadership changes, and data privacy concerns marked this period. Internal drama included high-profile departures, while external challenges involved lawsuits from media organizations and regulatory scrutiny across multiple countries.
Product Timeline Highlights
2025
Creative writing model tests • $20K/month enterprise agents • Mobile user demographics report
2024
GPT-4o launch • Apple partnership • Sora video generator release
2023
Mobile app launch • Plugin ecosystem • Major enterprise adoption
