Google has launched its powerful Gemini AI model, which has outperformed competitors, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, to become the leading AI chatbot. The company's extensive investment in research and hardware development has enabled it to protect its search business amidst the growing popularity of chatbots.

Google’s Gemini AI product has seen significant growth, reaching 350 million monthly active users by March 2025, a notable increase from the tens of millions reported last year. Despite this progress, Google still faces a considerable gap compared to ChatGPT’s user engagement. The company's ongoing enhancements and integrations of Gemini into its ecosystem aim to further boost its usage.