OpenAI's flagship service ChatGPT has reached 500 million active users.
The recent viral trend associated with Studio Ghibli has contributed to the surge in usage.
OpenAI gained one million users in the last hour, similar to the early days of its growth in 2022.
While OpenAI is making significant strides, it is projected to run at a loss until 2029 and may need to focus on enterprise projects for profitability.