ChatGPT’s user growth has stalled in key European markets, with subscriber spending flatlining since May according to Deutsche Bank data. While ChatGPT maintains a large global user base, the plateau suggests the initial AI hype may be cooling, as many users find free tiers sufficient and competition increases from rivals like Google and Anthropic. Economic pressures and perceptions of recent updates potentially diminishing performance also contribute. This slowdown signals a maturation of the AI market where sustained innovation and clear value are needed beyond initial excitement.<｜begin▁of▁sentence｜>
