Within a remarkably short span of time, Threads surpassed ChatGPT’s record as the fastest-growing consumer app. While ChatGPT reached 100 million users in just two months, Threads amassed an astonishing 70 million users in under two days. Its success was bolstered by instant sign-ups from another Meta-owned platform, Instagram.
The surge in Threads’ numbers came from something other than flashy new AI features. Twitter is threatening to sue Threads for intellectual property rights violations. And says it is a copycat app.
Experts Speculate about the Drop in users
The Washington Post highlighted several potential reasons behind ChatGPT’s user drop-off. This decline in usage could potentially indicate a waning interest in chatbots.
One possibility is that the quality of the chatbot may have dipped as its popularity increased operational costs, leading OpenAI to implement adjustments to reduce expenses.
Another factor to consider is that fewer students may require the assistance of chatbots during the summer months when academic demands are typically lower.
