“Women Outnumber Men in Using ChatGPT, Study Reveals — People Seek Advice and Assistance”

The use of ChatGPT has become an integral part of daily life for millions worldwide. People use it for tasks ranging from answering emails to completing homework. A large study has revealed that in over three-quarters of interactions, users ask for practical advice, information, or help with writing.

Growing Popularity Across Age Groups
ChatGPT’s popularity has been rising steadily, with users ranging from children to the elderly. In August, it was the most downloaded app globally, and today 1 in 10 adults worldwide actively use the AI chatbot. Despite this widespread use, many are unaware of how people are leveraging ChatGPT in their daily lives.

Common Uses of ChatGPT
Most users employ ChatGPT for practical, everyday tasks. Some use it to draft emails, while others rely on it for homework assistance. According to a report by independent.co.uk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, people also turn to ChatGPT for legal guidance, medical questions, and life advice, though the frequency of such uses is not clearly quantified.

Three Main Usage Patterns
A key finding of the study is that only 30% of users employ ChatGPT for professional work. The three primary ways people interact with ChatGPT are: asking questions, performing tasks, and sharing information about themselves. OpenAI’s economic research team, in collaboration with Harvard economist David Deming, analyzed interactions from 1.5 million users to reach these insights.

Massive Weekly Engagement
The study also found that over 7 billion interactions occur weekly on ChatGPT, indicating that AI is increasingly replacing traditional search engines like Google and functioning as a personal assistant for many.

Gender Differences in Usage
Significant differences exist between male and female users. Women predominantly use ChatGPT to seek advice and get help with writing, while men use it mainly for technical support and multimedia-related tasks. Interestingly, men now constitute a smaller proportion of ChatGPT users compared to its early days, when they formed the majority.

This study highlights the evolving role of AI in daily life, revealing not just its widespread adoption but also how it is shaping the way people seek information, guidance, and creative assistance.