ChatGPT’s Three-Year Journey: Transforming Technology and Society
On November 30, 2022, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT, a conversational AI model that has since revolutionized the technology landscape. Initially introduced as a research preview, ChatGPT quickly gained immense popularity, maintaining the top position on Apple’s free app rankings even three years later. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/30/chatgpt-launched-three-years-ago-today/?utm_source=openai))
The impact of ChatGPT extends beyond its user base, serving as a catalyst for a surge in generative AI products. Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI, highlighted in a recent TechCrunch interview that OpenAI has already grown more powerful than pretty much any nation-state in the world, and is now rewiring our geopolitics, all of our lives. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/30/chatgpt-launched-three-years-ago-today/?utm_source=openai))
The influence of ChatGPT is also evident in the stock market. Since its launch, Nvidia’s stock has surged by 979%, with other tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Broadcom experiencing significant growth. Collectively, these companies have contributed to nearly half of the S&P 500’s 64% increase since ChatGPT’s debut. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/30/chatgpt-launched-three-years-ago-today/?utm_source=openai))
Despite the optimism, some industry leaders caution about the potential for an AI bubble. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman remarked in August that someone is going to lose a phenomenal amount of money in AI. Similarly, Sierra CEO and OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor compared the current AI enthusiasm to the dot-com boom of the late ’90s, suggesting that while individual companies might fail, AI will ultimately transform the economy and create substantial value. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/30/chatgpt-launched-three-years-ago-today/?utm_source=openai))
As ChatGPT celebrates its third anniversary, its profound impact on technology, business, and society is undeniable. The future of AI remains a topic of both excitement and caution, as the world continues to adapt to the rapid advancements brought about by ChatGPT and similar technologies.
