Three years after its debut on November 30, 2022, ChatGPT has become one of the most influential technologies of the decade, transforming business, culture, and geopolitics. Originally introduced as a simple conversational model, it quickly evolved into a global phenomenon and remains the top free app on the Apple Store.
Tech analysts say the world is now living “in the world ChatGPT built,” with younger generations uncertain about future job paths and older generations wondering whether their skills will remain relevant. While some fear instability, others believe AI will unlock enormous economic value. OpenAI’s growing power has even sparked comparisons to nation-states.
The AI boom has dramatically reshaped stock markets as well. Nvidia has soared nearly 1,000% since ChatGPT’s launch, while Big Tech companies now make up 35% of the S&P 500 index. Yet even AI leaders, including Sam Altman and Bret Taylor, warn of a possible bubble — though they insist AI’s long-term economic impact will mirror the internet’s transformative power.
As ChatGPT enters its fourth year, the world waits to see whether this rapid growth will stabilize, burst, or accelerate toward an even more disruptive future.
