Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, has reached over 750 million monthly active users (MAUs), marking a significant increase from 650 million just a quarter earlier. This surge highlights the rapid acceptance of Gemini in the competitive AI market, although it still lags behind both ChatGPT, with about 810 million MAUs, and Meta AI, which boasts 1 billion users. The growth coincides with the launch of Gemini 3, the latest and most advanced version of the chatbot, which Google claims provides deeper and more nuanced responses. CEO Sundar Pichai pointed out that Gemini 3 has been a key factor in driving growth, emphasizing the importance of ongoing investment in AI. In a move to attract more users, Google introduced a new subscription plan, Google AI Plus, at $7.99 per month, aiming to appeal to budget-conscious consumers. However, this plan was launched too recently to impact the current quarterly figures. Despite the stiff competition, Gemini's growth is notable against the backdrop of Alphabet's financial performance, with the company surpassing $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time. This growth is largely attributed to the expansion of its AI division, which has seen rising demand. Additionally, Google has introduced the Ironwood TPU AI accelerator chip to better compete with Nvidia in the AI hardware space. Pichai stated that their first-party models, including Gemini, are processing over 10 billion tokens per minute through direct API usage, reflecting a significant uptick in AI-driven search activity.