ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered text generator, has captured global attention since its debut in November 2022. Initially designed to boost productivity—helping users draft essays, write code, and handle short text prompts—it has since grown into a platform with over 300 million weekly active users.

Figure 1. The Ultimate Guide to ChatGPT: Your AI-Powered Chat Assistant.

By 2025, OpenAI has faced scrutiny over concerns that it was losing ground in the AI race to Chinese competitors like DeepSeek. At the same time, the company has worked to strengthen ties with Washington, expand ambitious data center projects, and prepare for one of the largest funding rounds in history. Recently, media attention has centered on OpenAI’s competition, prompting CEO Sam Altman to issue a “code red” memo, refocusing the company on its flagship chatbot. Figure 1 shows The Ultimate Guide to ChatGPT: Your AI-Powered Chat Assistant.

Looking back, 2024 was a busy year for OpenAI. Highlights included its partnership with Apple-on-Apple Intelligence, the release of GPT-4o with voice capabilities, and the launch of its eagerly awaited text-to-video model, Sora.

However, OpenAI has not been without internal challenges. The company saw high-profile departures, including co-founder and longtime chief scientist Ilya Sutskever and CTO Mira Murati. Legal troubles have also arisen, with lawsuits from Alden Global Capital-owned newspapers over alleged copyright infringement and an injunction from Elon Musk attempting to halt OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit structure.

Below is a timeline of ChatGPT updates and product releases, starting with the most recent. We’ve been updating this throughout the year. For additional questions, check out our ChatGPT FAQ.

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Priyadharshini S (2025), ChatGPT: A Complete Guide to the AI-Powered Chatbot, AnaTechMaz, pp. 332