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If you have ever wondered whether other people use AI for the same tasks you do, you are not alone. Many workers are asking that question right now. OpenAI has published a new look at exactly that.
What OpenAI announced
OpenAI pointed readers to its Signals data. According to the announcement, the data covers 165 work activities, collected across nearly 100 countries. The company says it is meant to show two things:
- How people use ChatGPT for work. That is, which kinds of tasks people bring to the tool.
- How usage changes over time. That is, whether those patterns shift as people get more familiar with AI.
A quick note on terms: a "work activity" here means a specific kind of job task, such as writing, analyzing information, or organizing a project. The announcement itself is a pointer to the data rather than a long list of findings, so this article sticks to what the company has said publicly and does not guess at specific results.
Why a broad view like this matters
Most of what people hear about AI at work comes from anecdotes, headlines, or product demos. A dataset that covers many activities across many countries gives a wider picture. It shows what is common, not just what is possible.
Think of it like a grocery store checking which items sell most often across many stores. One shopper's cart tells you very little. Patterns across thousands of carts tell you far more.
Wrap-up
OpenAI's Signals data is meant to show how people use ChatGPT for 165 work activities across nearly 100 countries, and how that shifts over time. The announcement is a useful signal, but it is not a guide to your specific job. Your next step is simple: write down the three tasks you repeat most often at work, and ask yourself which one you would be willing to test with an AI tool this week.