Google's latest AI model, Gemini 3, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, attracting over 100 million new active users in just a few short weeks since its release. This remarkable surge in adoption comes as Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the app now boasts an impressive 750 million monthly active users.
According to Pichai, Gemini 3 has seen "the fastest adoption of any model" in Google's history, with users engaging more deeply with the AI assistant than ever before. The model's capabilities have been widely praised by experts and enthusiasts alike, including some long-time supporters of rival chatbot platform ChatGPT.
The rapid success of Gemini 3 has significant implications for the tech industry, particularly for OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. In response to Google's gains, OpenAI leadership declared a "code red" just weeks after Gemini 3's release, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed concerns about the competition Google is now posing to OpenAI.
Despite this, Google remains confident in its ability to maintain momentum and continue innovating in the AI space. Pichai emphasized that the company is committed to an "innovation cadence" and plans to double capital expenditures in 2026, with a focus on AI research and development.
Google's Gemini 3 has already secured significant partnerships, including Apple's partnership to power Siri's AI revamp later this year. The company is also preparing to expand Gemini-infused mobile devices across its entire product line and make the app more "shoppable" through checkout experiences within the app.
While ads may eventually join Gemini 3 as a feature, Google's chief business officer Philipp Schindler emphasized that scaling products for broad adoption is always a consideration. For now, however, it appears that Google's AI strategy is on the right track, with significant gains in user adoption and revenue potential.
According to Pichai, Gemini 3 has seen "the fastest adoption of any model" in Google's history, with users engaging more deeply with the AI assistant than ever before. The model's capabilities have been widely praised by experts and enthusiasts alike, including some long-time supporters of rival chatbot platform ChatGPT.
The rapid success of Gemini 3 has significant implications for the tech industry, particularly for OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. In response to Google's gains, OpenAI leadership declared a "code red" just weeks after Gemini 3's release, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed concerns about the competition Google is now posing to OpenAI.
Despite this, Google remains confident in its ability to maintain momentum and continue innovating in the AI space. Pichai emphasized that the company is committed to an "innovation cadence" and plans to double capital expenditures in 2026, with a focus on AI research and development.
Google's Gemini 3 has already secured significant partnerships, including Apple's partnership to power Siri's AI revamp later this year. The company is also preparing to expand Gemini-infused mobile devices across its entire product line and make the app more "shoppable" through checkout experiences within the app.
While ads may eventually join Gemini 3 as a feature, Google's chief business officer Philipp Schindler emphasized that scaling products for broad adoption is always a consideration. For now, however, it appears that Google's AI strategy is on the right track, with significant gains in user adoption and revenue potential.
Like, who needs ChatGPT when you've got an AI assistant this smart? 
I mean, I've been using it to chat with my Alexa for years, but now I can do so much more - from setting reminders to ordering food 
. It's insane how Google is innovating at such a rapid pace... they're already doubling down on research and dev in 2026? 
That's some serious commitment to AI supremacy 
. But seriously, what happens when ads join the party? 
...it's like people just can't get enough of that AI chat. But what really gets me thinking is how this whole thing is changing the game for Google & OpenAI - like, who gets to own the future of conversational tech? And I'm also wondering if we're at a point where these AI assistants are gonna become so ubiquitous that they start influencing our daily lives in ways we can't even imagine...it's both exciting & kinda creepy 
so i'm kinda surprised how fast google's new ai model took off like 100 million new users in just a few weeks? i mean, chatgpt had some hype too but this is crazy. is it because google made the app more user-friendly or what? 
... what happens when people get bored or lose interest? also, how's this going to affect our personal lives & relationships? 
I mean, 100 million new users in just weeks? That's insane! The AI game has officially levelled up 
. As someone who's always been fascinated by the tech world, it's amazing to see how Google is innovating and pushing boundaries.
with Gemini 3. I mean, we're talking about an app that can learn and adapt on its own, and now Apple is partnering up with them? 
That's some serious power right there! And the fact that Google is doubling down on AI research and development in 2026? That's gotta be exciting for the future of tech.
. Fingers crossed they keep innovating and pushing the boundaries of what's possible! 
OpenAI's code red 
must be all like "we didn't see that coming" 
it shows how much Google's AI strategy is on point 
and i heard they're going to release some new gadgets soon... my wallet (and phone) are already crying 
. openai better step up their game if they wanna stay relevant 
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. So, while it's great to see Google's AI strategy taking off, I think it's a good idea for them to stay nimble and adapt to changing market conditions 
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. And yeah, OpenAI better step up their game if they wanna stay relevant