https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/14/meet-the-team-developing-an-open-source-chatgpt-alternative/ > At the risk of stating the obvious, AI-powered chatbots are hot right now. > The tools, which can write essays, emails and more given a few text-based instructions, have captured the attention of tech hobbyists and enterprises alike. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, arguably the progenitor, has an estimated more than 100 million users. Via an API, brands including Instacart, Quizlet and Snap have begun building it into their respective platforms, boosting the usage numbers further.