OpenAI surpasses 400 million weekly users in February. This milestone comes as competition from China’s DeepSeek intensifies.
A company spokesperson confirmed the figures on Thursday. This rapid growth shows the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide.
Developer Growth Accelerates
OpenAI’s expansion is not just about users. Developer traffic for its AI models has doubled in six months. Additionally, its latest o3 model, launched in January, has seen a fivefold rise in interest.
These numbers highlight OpenAI’s dominance in AI innovation. Businesses and developers continue to adopt its technology at a fast pace.
Competition from China’s DeepSeek
The AI landscape is changing. DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, recently launched a model that rivals Western AI tools. It claims to match or outperform competitors at a lower cost.
However, DeepSeek faces challenges. The company has struggled with outages due to high demand. Concerns also exist over its access to Nvidia’s H800 chips, which are restricted under U.S. regulations.
Elon Musk’s xAI Joins the Race
Elon Musk’s xAI recently introduced Grok-3, a new chatbot designed to compete with OpenAI. The bot launched just days after DeepSeek’s model.
Grok-3 is available to Premium+ users on Musk’s X platform. A new SuperGrok subscription tier is also launching, expanding access to the chatbot.
Analysts believe Grok-3 strengthens xAI’s position in the AI market. Performance benchmarks suggest it competes with top AI models.
What Lies Ahead?
OpenAI surpasses 400 million weekly users, marking a major achievement. However, competition in the AI space continues to grow. With DeepSeek and xAI pushing forward, the AI landscape remains dynamic and competitive.
