TechCrunch Daily Crunch Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report
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Aug 28, 2025 AI chatbots are in a fierce competition as rivals like Google's Gemini and xAI's Grok are catching up to ChatGPT. The discussion highlights significant shifts in user engagement and the growing popularity of innovative AI products. Insights from a recent report by Andreessen Horowitz reveal the evolving landscape, showcasing how consumer preferences are shaping the future of AI technology.
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Consumer AI Use Expands Beyond Chatbots
- Andreessen Horowitz finds consumer AI use evolving across assistance, companionship, and creative tools.
- The report tracks product categories like image/video editing, voice, and model hosting to map adoption trends.
Google Breaks Out Multiple AI Products
- Google placed four products on the top generative AI web list, showing product-level growth separate from Google as a whole.
- Gemini, AI Studio, Notebook LM, and Google Labs now track individually as they gain user traction.
Gemini Narrowing ChatGPT's Lead On Mobile
- Gemini is closing the gap to ChatGPT on mobile but still has roughly half the monthly active users.
- Gemini's mobile base skews Android, with nearly 90% of its monthly active users on that platform.