ChatGPT Turns One: The Extraordinary First Year of ChatGPT. In just 12 short months, ChatGPT-4 from OpenAI has established itself in the landscape and continues to transform the world of work in many sectors. Here’s everything you need to know about this true revolution.
A year ago, the world discovered ChatGPT , a revolutionary artificial intelligence technology designed by OpenAI. Since then, ChatGPT has profoundly influenced many areas, from everyday communication to complex business applications.
Since then, the big names in Big Tech, including Google, have been trying to develop comparable AI. We have seen in particular Bard, or even more recently Grok, the AI developed for the social network 𝕏 and Tesla cars. Apple is also interested in the technology and is expected to make announcements soon.
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A Game-Changer in the Tech World
From the moment of its launch, ChatGPT set a new standard in conversational AI. Big names in technology, like Google, quickly took notice and began developing similar AI models. We’ve seen Bard from Google and Grok, used in the social network 𝕏 and Tesla cars. Apple, too, is showing interest and may soon announce its version. Yet, none have quite matched the capabilities of ChatGPT.
Impressive Numbers Speak Volumes
ChatGPT’s influence is evident in its user statistics. With over 180 million direct users – a number that surpasses even TikTok’s rapid growth – ChatGPT’s reach extends further when considering users of services like Microsoft’s Bing, which integrates GPT-4 technology.
More than 2 billion requests in 12 months
In just 12 months, ChatGPT has processed over 2 billion requests. This massive usage comes with a significant cost in terms of computing resources and energy. Each query requires a considerable amount of computation, which results in high operating costs to maintain the servers and infrastructure necessary for the AI to function.
It is also in this context that the current CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, quickly gave a more commercial twist to the firm and its subsidiaries. In particular accepting a major partnership with Microsoft which would now hold almost half of the company’s shares. The estimated daily cost of running ChatGPT is approximately $694,444 per day, on average, to date.
Transforming the Business Landscape
An article on Notta claims that in the United States, companies that choose to use ChatGPT realize enormous savings. On average, the savings would be in the $50,000 – $70,000 range since the service launched. ChatGPT can save enormous time on time-consuming and repetitive tasks.
For example, in the legal sector, ChatGPT can significantly speed up the search for relevant law articles and decisions. However, it should be noted that the model is not yet perfect and that factual errors are still frequent in the AI’s responses , even when using the GPT-4 model.
GPT-3 vs. GPT-4: A Leap Forward
The leap from GPT-3 to GPT-4 is monumental. While GPT-3 was trained on 175 billion parameters, GPT-4 boasts an astonishing 100,000 billion parameters. This massive increase in data has made GPT-4’s responses more accurate and human-like.
Looking Ahead: The Future with GPT-5
As ChatGPT celebrates its first year, the focus now shifts to GPT-5, currently in development. Expected to be based on even more data, GPT-5 promises to continue this exciting journey of AI innovation.
In just a year, ChatGPT has revolutionized our interaction with technology, setting new benchmarks in AI and opening up endless possibilities for the future. Happy first birthday, ChatGPT!
