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09/19/2026

Google’s Gemini Narrows AI Preference Gap With ChatGPT to 3%, Evercore Survey Finds

What happened: An Evercore ISI survey led by analyst Mark Mahaney found that Google’s Gemini now trails OpenAI’s ChatGPT by just 3 percentage points in direct AI assistant preference, the narrowest ma

Google’s Gemini Narrows AI Preference Gap With ChatGPT to 3%, Evercore Survey Finds

What happened: An Evercore ISI survey led by analyst Mark Mahaney found that Google’s Gemini now trails OpenAI’s ChatGPT by just 3 percentage points in direct AI assistant preference, the narrowest margin recorded in the survey series. While ChatGPT remains the long-term leader, its share has stabilized between 9% and 13% since mid-2025. Google Search’s primary-engine preference rebounded to 78% in August 2026, and Alphabet stock rose to $343 on the week, with Evercore raising its price target to $450.

Why it matters: The narrowing preference gap signals intensifying competition in the AI assistant market. However, the survey measures user preference, not raw usage; independent data still shows ChatGPT with a dominant 68% traffic share versus Gemini’s 18%. The findings suggest Google’s AI integration is boosting user engagement, with 60% of respondents reporting increased search activity since AI features were introduced.

Source: Watcher.guru