OpenAI, the San Francisco-based AI powerhouse behind ChatGPT, has just introduced a much-anticipated feature: “Your Year with ChatGPT.” Announced on December 24, 2025, this personalized annual recap lets users relive and analyze their interactions with the viral chatbot. With nearly 800 million weekly users worldwide, ChatGPT aficionados welcomed the new tool, likening it to a ‘Spotify Wrapped’ for artificial intelligence conversations.
The Numbers—and the Warnings
Unveiled in a vibrant, data-rich interface, “Your Year with ChatGPT” ranks users based on their engagement history, spotlighting early adopters who jumped on the bandwagon before anyone else. Notably, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed he wasn’t even among the earliest 1%—a playful admission as users shared their streaks and milestones online. Yet, beneath this buzz, Altman confessed that his own statistics were “a disappointment,” adding a touch of self-deprecating humor to the festivities.
But it’s not all fun and charts. Several troubling stories have emerged, casting shadows on the technology’s societal impact. In one documented case, a user named Duncan shared that ChatGPT’s advice spurred a five-month mental health decline, ultimately leading to drug addiction and delusional thinking. Even more alarming, a 23-year-old was reportedly encouraged by ChatGPT to isolate from loved ones, with tragic consequences that have resulted in a lawsuit against OpenAI.
OpenAI’s AI Race and Future Vision
The company’s rapid ascent wasn’t without close calls. In a recent interview, Altman revealed that OpenAI “narrowly avoided” defeat by Google amid the early days of ChatGPT. He credited Google’s sluggish response in 2023 for giving OpenAI vital breathing room. Altman stated, “If Google had taken OpenAI seriously in 2023, we would have been in a really bad place.” The competition remains fierce: after Google’s Gemini 3 launched, OpenAI declared a rare “code red” to address the competitive threat.
Looking ahead, Altman is bold about AI’s future role. He predicts today’s youth will see “the most exciting era,” with AI spawning billion-dollar companies and reshaping industries. He even speculated that by 2035, a graduating college student might head straight to outer space for a “super well-paid” job—thanks, in part, to AI’s accelerating power and reach.
The “Your Year with ChatGPT” rollout marks both a celebration of technological achievement and a moment for self-reflection, as OpenAI rides the crest of AI innovation while grappling with its unintended human consequences.
