ChatGPT hits a billion monthly app users despite souring public AI sentiment
English summary
ChatGPT reached one billion monthly active app users in May, according to CNBC. The milestone arrives as public unease over AI ethics and environmental costs grows. The rapid adoption highlights sustained demand for OpenAI's chatbot despite mounting negative sentiment.
Chinese summary
据CNBC报道，ChatGPT在5月份实现了10亿月活跃应用用户。这一里程碑正值公众对人工智能伦理和环境影响的不安情绪日益加剧之际。用户的快速增长表明，尽管负面情绪升温，市场对OpenAI聊天机器人的需求仍然强劲。
Key points
ChatGPT reached 1 billion monthly active app users in May 2026.
ChatGPT在2026年5月达到10亿月活跃应用用户。
The user milestone came amid rising public concerns over AI’s ethical and environmental impacts.
用户里程碑达成时，公众对AI伦理和环境影响的担忧正持续上升。
Strong user growth indicates robust demand even as public sentiment sours.
用户强劲增长表明，即便公众情绪恶化，需求依然坚挺。