India Hits 100mn Weekly ChatGPT Users Ahead of AI Impact Summit

New Delhi: India has become one of the largest markets for ChatGPT, with 100 million people now using the AI tool every week, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The disclosure comes just ahead of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where OpenAI and several other global AI leaders are set to participate.

Altman shared the numbers with a leading daily just ahead of his visit at the five-day summit starting Monday. He said India is now ChatGPT’s second-largest user base after the United States, underlining the country’s growing influence in the global AI landscape. Worldwide, ChatGPT’s weekly users are nearing 900 million, reflecting rapid adoption across markets.

India’s large, young population and widespread internet access have made it a key growth driver for OpenAI. The company opened an office in New Delhi in August 2025 and tailored its offerings for the local market, including launching a low-cost ChatGPT Go plan that was later made free for Indian users for a year.

Students have played a major role in this surge. Altman noted that India has the highest number of student ChatGPT users globally, showing how AI tools are becoming deeply embedded in education and daily workflows.

However, Altman also flagged challenges around access and long-term impact.

“Given India’s size, it also risks forfeiting a vital opportunity to advance democratic AI in emerging markets around the world,” he wrote, warning that uneven access could limit broader benefits.

Altman said OpenAI plans to deepen engagement with the Indian government during the summit, with new partnerships expected to be announced.