A new study from OpenAI analyzed more than 1.1 million real ChatGPT messages and it turns out, the primary use for the AI tool is not at the office. ChatGPT is now being used more for everyday tasks, such as staying fit, preparing meals and helping kids with homework.

The researchers looked at how usage evolved between May 2023 and April 2024, a period that saw enormous growth in ChatGPT adoption and discovered work-related use is way down; usage dropped from 57% of messages to just 28%.

That doesn’t mean we’re using ChatGPT less. We’re just using it differently. Instead of firing off prompts to help meet deadlines or decode spreadsheets, people are turning to ChatGPT for advice, planning and even emotional support.

So what are people using ChatGPT for?

The study found that most prompt

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