OpenAI says more women than men now use ChatGPT, flipping an 80-20 male split at launch
ChatGPT sees a significant shift in user demographics.

OpenAI has announced a notable demographic shift in ChatGPT's user base, revealing that more women than men now use the AI tool regularly. Initially, in late 2022, around 80% of users had male first names, but by fall 2025, this trend reversed, with over 50% of users now identifying as female. This change reflects ChatGPT's transition from a niche product to a widely accepted everyday tool, contributing to its growth towards a billion users globally.
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ChatGPT's user base has shifted from 80% male to over 50% female since late 2022.
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OpenAI estimates China's AI investments could reach $125 billion by 2025.
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OpenAI's computing power has tripled year over year, reaching 1.9 gigawatts in 2025.
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