ChatGPT hits a billion monthly app users despite souring public AI sentiment

ChatGPT reached a billion monthly users in May despite growing unease over its ethical and environmental impacts.

# ChatGPT hits a billion monthly app users despite souring public AI sentiment ChatGPT reached a billion monthly users in May despite growing unease over its ethical and environmental impacts. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/chatgpt-a-billion-monthly-app-users-despite-souring-public-ai-sentiment.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*