Internet queries increasingly direct towards ChatGPT, reaching 2.5 billion daily prompts as the preferred solution for questions
In the rapidly evolving world of AI, OpenAI's ChatGPT is making waves, transforming from a casual chat tool to an active assistant that users lean on. The platform, now handling over 900 billion interactions annually, has seen a remarkable increase in weekly active users, pushing towards 800 million in July 2025.
Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, is shifting his focus from applications to research and infrastructure, a move that signals the company's commitment to innovation. To manage the applications division, including product growth and everyday use cases, Fidji Simo, the former CEO of Instacart, has been tapped to join OpenAI, starting August 18.
ChatGPT excels in highly polished, context-aware conversation, particularly in editing, writing, coding, and task-oriented problem-solving. It seamlessly integrates tools like code execution and image analysis, setting it apart from competitors. However, its browser tool for real-time data is somewhat inconsistent, occasionally producing hallucinated or broken citations.
Google's Gemini, another contender in the market, stands out in multimodal understanding and generation, combining text, code, images, and real-time data from its ecosystem. It delivers highly accurate, contextually rich, and up-to-date responses, making it a leading choice for users requiring integrated, diverse data processing at scale.
Anthropic's Claude specializes in nuanced reasoning, ethical decision-making, and well-structured, thoughtful replies while maintaining strong safety measures. It tends to be more cautious and less likely to engage with borderline queries, making it a reliable choice for users prioritizing safety and ethical considerations.
Perplexity.ai, on the other hand, differentiates itself by focusing on delivering consistently reliable, well-cited, and up-to-date information, effectively functioning as an AI-powered alternative to traditional search engines. It uses smart model-switching (leveraging models like GPT-4 and Claude) and offers a clean user interface. Its strength lies in real-time knowledge retrieval and source-backed insights, making it especially attractive for users prioritizing accuracy and transparency.
Each tool is actively updated and features ongoing innovation throughout 2025, ensuring that users continue to benefit from the latest advancements in AI technology. As the market becomes increasingly competitive, it's clear that OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Perplexity.ai are leading the charge in the AI-powered browser and assistant market, each with distinct strengths and positioning to cater to various user needs.
Artificial intelligence (AI) research and infrastructure are the new areas of focus for OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, signaling the company's commitment to innovation in technology. Fidji Simo, the former CEO of Instacart, has been brought onboard to manage the applications division, including product growth and everyday use cases, showing OpenAI's dedication to enhancing the performance and capabilities of their artificial-intelligence powered assistant, ChatGPT.
