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Gemini Gains on ChatGPT: AI Chatbot Race Heats Up

ChatGPTs growth may be slowing, as Googles Gemini gains traction. Gemini now accounts for half of all new downloads and 55% of monthly active users, with user growth increasing by 170% year-over-year. ChatGPTs growth slowed to 6% from August to November, reaching 810 million users. Geminis integration with Android and new image generation model, Nano Banana, are giving it a competitive edge. The AI chatbot market is evolving, with Googles strategic moves challenging ChatGPTs dominance.

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