Sam Altman: Different Generations Use ChatGPT in Markedly Different Ways; Gen Z Treats It as an "Operating System"

Odaily星球日报讯 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that users of different age groups use ChatGPT in significantly different ways: older users often use it as a "search engine replacement," those in their 20s and 30s are more likely to see it as a "life advisor," while the younger Gen Z treats it as an "operating system." The way this generation interacts with AI is "strikingly different," reminiscent of the generational gap seen during the early days of smartphone普及. They often use ChatGPT deeply through complex prompts, file integration, and memory functions, even consulting AI before making life decisions. An official report in 2025 showed that over one-third of US users aged 18–24 use ChatGPT. (Fortune)