Based on one survey, ChatGPT is still the most popular generative AI tool, but Google Gemini is gaining ground on ChatGPT.

According to Civic Science (ChatGPT Is Still Leading the AI Wars but Google Gemini Is Gaining Ground, available here), roughly 40% of U.S. consumers report using a generative AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini) within the last 30 days.

Among those respondents, OpenAI’s ChatGPT leads with 46% reporting usage, followed by Google Gemini at 37% and Microsoft Copilot at 25%. Less frequently used tools include Anthropic Claude and Perplexity AI, each with 6% usage. Notably, 19% of users reported engaging with other AI tools outside the major platforms.

On average, each respondent uses about 1.5 generative AI tools, suggesting that while some users experiment with multiple platforms, a significant portion tends to stick with one. In fact, 52% of monthly ChatGPT users say they exclusively use ChatGPT, while 40% of Google Gemini users report the same level of platform loyalty.

Platform preferences also vary by generation. Gen Z and Millennials are more likely to experiment with lesser-known tools like Anthropic Claude and Perplexity AI, while Gen X reports the highest usage of ChatGPT. Baby Boomers, on the other hand, tend to favor Microsoft Copilot. Here’s the breakdown:

Among those who’ve used generative AI tools in the past 30 days, personal use is the most common application, such as for entertainment or cooking assistance. However, a significant share of users are turning to these tools for work-related tasks, highlighting AI’s growing role in the workplace. Though less prevalent, shopping assistance, travel planning, and language learning still represent significant use cases, with at least 15% of users leveraging AI for these purposes. Here’s the breakdown:

One other notable finding is that “[t]hose who’ve used generative AI tools in the past 30 days are 12 percentage points more likely than non-users to say they’ve felt at least ‘somewhat’ stressed in 2025”. Ruh-roh! 🤔

The article has a few more findings not shared here. I’m not surprised that the race for generative AI users is getting more crowded – literally trillions of dollars are being spent to pursue our business. It will be interesting to see if, in the future, the race will tighten up even more – and how much will the use of these models for work rise. I suspect some are using GenAI for work and may not even realize it.

So, what do you think? Are you surprised that Google Gemini is gaining ground on ChatGPT Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

Top Image created using Microsoft Designer, using the term “a foot race on a track between two robots with one slightly ahead of the other”.

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