OpenAI Usage Plummets in the Summer, When Students Aren't Cheating on Homework
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ChatGPT usage drops dramatically during summer months, revealing a strong correlation with school schedules. Data from OpenRouter shows activity plummeted from 97.4 billion tokens in late May (finals season) to just 36.7 billion in June when schools close, with similar patterns observed in 2023. This student-dependent usage pattern ironically benefits OpenAI financially, as the company currently spends $2.25 for every dollar earned.
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