[…] OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, recently disclosed that the company’s generative AI systems are now used by around 800 million people worldwide, representing about 10% of the global population. This milestone was shared during a TED 2025 event, where Altman also mentioned the company’s user base doubling in just a few weeks. This rapid growth has been partly fueled by viral features such as image and video generation in various styles, including those inspired by Studio Ghibli. Altman also hinted at potential future revenue models for artists whose styles are used in AI-generated content, suggesting a possible compensation system for creators (PYMNTS.com). […]