OpenAI has projected that at least 220 million people will pay for its services by 2030, according to a report by The Information. This ambitious target highlights the company's expectations for significant long-term growth in the consumer and enterprise AI sectors. The report also notes that as of July, OpenAI had approximately 35 million paid Plus/Pro users. The gap between the current user base and the 2030 projection suggests a strategy aimed at massive adoption over the next five years, scaling its paid services by more than six times the current figures. This projection serves as a key indicator of OpenAI's internal confidence in the continued relevance and monetization potential of its AI models. Market observers will likely track quarterly growth metrics closely to see if the company remains on the trajectory required to meet these long-term goals.