The fastest-growing AI chatbot now isn't from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Gemini and Grok lead AI chatbots in growth, Comscore found.
• The key appears to be high-value upgrades.
• But AI tools ultimately "map to different moments." 

When you think of the dominant AI tools, market-leading chatbots from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are usually top of mind. However, a new report highlights some dark horses racing to the top that may be worth your attention.  

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Comscore's inaugural report on AI usage and trends offers an in-depth examination of who's using AI tools, how these tools are being utilized, and for what purposes. Reviewing the report, ZDNET found that a standout metric was the exponential growth rate of certain tools compared to others. 

Gemini and Grok ...