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India Emerges as Largest Market for ChatGPT Images 2.0 Amid Mixed Global Response

Third-party data shows modest overall growth but sharp spikes in emerging markets like Pakistan, Vietnam, and Indonesia

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 has found its largest user base in India since last week's launch, with approximately 5 million downloads during launch week versus 2 million in the U.S.
However, third-party data from Sensor Tower and Similarweb reveals modest global engagement gains of only 1-1.6% week-over-week, though emerging markets like Pakistan, Vietnam, and Indonesia saw sharper spikes up to 79%.
The tool is being used primarily for personal visuals including avatars, stylized portraits, and fantasy-themed images.

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 has found its largest user base in India since last week's launch, with approximately 5 million downloads during launch week versus 2 million in the U.S. However, third-party data from Sensor Tower and Similarweb reveals modest global engagement gains of only 1-1.6% week-over-week, though emerging markets like Pakistan, Vietnam, and Indonesia saw sharper spikes up to 79%. The tool is being used primarily for personal visuals including avatars, stylized portraits, and fantasy-themed images.

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