Since its launch in November 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has skyrocketed in popularity, transforming from a simple productivity tool into a digital juggernaut with a staggering 300 million weekly users. Initially created to enhance writing tasks—from essays to coding—this powerful AI chatbot has evolved significantly.

2024 marked a significant year for OpenAI, featuring notable collaborations, such as its partnership with Apple to introduce generative AI tools, and new technological breakthroughs like GPT-4o, which added voice capabilities. Anticipation built for the planned launch of Sora, OpenAI’s text-to-video model, as the industry kept a watchful eye.

However, the road to success hasn't been without pitfalls. Internal upheavals saw high-profile exits, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever and CTO Mira Murati. Simultaneously, OpenAI faced legal challenges from Alden Global Capital's outlets for alleged copyright infringements and an injunction from Elon Musk aimed at halting the company’s transition to for-profit operations.

As 2025 approaches, OpenAI grapples with growing competition from Chinese AI firms like DeepSeek while striving to strengthen its ties with the U.S. government. It is also laying the groundwork for one of the largest funding rounds in history amidst its ambitious data center initiatives.

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