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Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report


The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers' evolving use of AI products.

Five other companies appeared on all but the first report, the firm notes, including Claude, DeepAI, JanitorAI, Pixelcut, and Suno, representing general AI use, companionship, image editing, and music generation. Seven additional companies on the web list were developed in China, but exported their AI tech globally: DeepSeek, Hailuo, Kling, SeaArt, Cutout Pro, Manus, and Monica. Top players here include Meitu (Photo & Video Editor, BeautyPlus, BeautyCam, Wink, and Airbrush), ByteDance (Doubao and Cici), Gauth, and Hypic.

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