ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence (AI) assistants now have billions of users. Despite their widespread adoption, data on how people use these tools has been limited and lacking depth. To address this gap, researchers have established the AI Observatory.

The AI Observatory serves as a public resource aiming to measure AI usage effectively. It analyzes anonymized conversations from seven varied sources to gain insights into user interaction patterns.

An intriguing discovery from the Observatory’s findings is that about half of all chatbot conversations are unrelated to work. This information offers a glimpse into the diverse ways users engage with AI.