ChatGPT Mobile App Hits $2 Billion Milestone, Revolutionizing the AI Market
ChatGPT’s mobile app has hit a major milestone, generating over $2 billion in revenue since its launch in May 2023. The app, which has captured a significant share of the AI chatbot market, has outpaced competitors by a wide margin. In just the first half of 2025, the app earned $1.35 billion—up an astounding 673% from the same period last year. Monthly revenue has also surged, reaching nearly $193 million, compared to just $25 million in 2024.
With over 690 million installs globally, ChatGPT’s mobile app has seen impressive growth, particularly in regions like India, which accounts for about 13.7% of its downloads. The app now earns an average of $2.91 per install, making it one of the top performers in the AI and mobile app sectors. This success highlights the growing dominance of AI-powered applications in everyday life and their potential for monetization.
xAI Co-Founder Igor Babuschkin Leaves to Pursue AI Safety Venture
Igor Babuschkin, a co-founder of Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, has departed from the company to launch his own AI safety initiative, Babuschkin Ventures. The new venture will focus on advancing responsible AI development and supporting startups dedicated to AI safety and research. Babuschkin, who has previously worked at DeepMind and OpenAI, played a key role in developing xAI’s infrastructure and its AI chatbot, Grok.
Reflecting on his time at xAI, Babuschkin shared that his experience with Musk taught him the importance of directly engaging with technical challenges and maintaining an unwavering sense of urgency. His departure follows a series of leadership changes at xAI, including the resignation of the company’s legal head earlier this month. Babuschkin’s new project highlights the growing focus on AI ethics and the need for frameworks that ensure safe advancements in artificial intelligence.
China’s Unitree Outpaces Tesla in Humanoid Robot Race
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China’s Unitree Robotics made a remarkable showing, surpassing competitors such as Tesla. The company’s H1 robot completed a 1,500-meter race in just over six minutes, showcasing impressive agility and speed. In contrast, Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 robot struggled with balance and task completion, highlighting the challenges it faces in practical applications.
This victory for Unitree emphasizes China’s rapid advancements in humanoid robotics, positioning its companies as serious competitors on the global stage. While Tesla’s humanoid robot has garnered attention for its futuristic design and capabilities, Unitree’s performance at the event suggests it is currently leading the charge in developing functional, high-performance humanoid robots.
ElevenLabs Studio Unveils AI-Powered Context-Aware Soundtrack Generator for Video Creators
ElevenLabs has introduced a groundbreaking feature in ElevenLabs Studio, enabling video creators to automatically generate context-aware soundtracks using advanced AI algorithms. This tool analyzes video content to craft music that aligns with the video’s mood, pacing, and scene transitions, streamlining the post-production process for content creators and marketers. By automating soundtrack creation, the feature reduces the need for costly licensing and time-consuming searches for the perfect track.
The AI-driven soundtrack generator is designed to save time and offer scalable audio solutions for industries like advertising, social media, and video production. This development builds on ElevenLabs’ expertise in text-to-speech and voice cloning, extending into music and sound design. The tool’s ability to produce custom audio tracks tailored to video content addresses the growing demand for efficient content creation tools in the digital age.