<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p><strong>Alphabet Inc</strong>‘s <span>GOOGL</span> <span>GOOG</span> Google just dropped a show-stopping stat: 2 billion users are now engaging with its AI features across products like Gmail, Android, and Docs. That's a huge leap from last year—and a clear signal that Google's AI integration is scaling fast and wide.</p><p>GOOGL stock is moving fast. Check the latest price here.</p><p>At first glance, it <span>appears that Google is running laps around <strong>Meta Platforms Inc.</strong> <span>META</span>, whose last reported figure—1 billion monthly active users engaging with AI on <strong>WhatsApp</strong>—was disclosed over a mont</span>h ago, at the end of May. But that number may already be outdated. Meta hasn't offered a recent update, which suggests its own AI usage could be rising quietly under the radar.</p><p><strong>Read Also: Alphabet Q2 Earnings: Revenue, EPS Beat Estimates, Google Parent Raises CapEx Outlook Due To ‘Strong And Growing’ Cloud Demand</strong></p><h2>A Game Of Numbers—And Timing</h2><p>While Google's Android ecosystem <span>provides a broad surface for deploying AI—encompassing everything from autocomplete in <strong>Gmail </strong>to voice assistance on Pixel phones—Meta has been integrating its AI more deeply into day-to-day chat experiences, particularly</span> through its Llama-based Meta AI chatbot on WhatsApp and <strong>Instagram</strong>.</p><p>The strategic difference lies in the interface: Google is embedding AI across productivity tools and mobile OS layers, while Meta is betting on conversational ubiquity through its messaging apps. However, with Meta expanding AI integration across Facebook and Instagram, too, it could be just one update away from redefining the leaderboard.</p><h2>Why The Next Update Cycle Matters More Than Ever</h2><p>Google may be ahead in numbers today, but Meta has a knack for viral product rollouts—and a far more intimate grip on global communication habits. If Meta pushes a deeper, smarter AI assistant across its social platforms next, it could quickly swing momentum in its favor.</p><p>For now, Google's 2 billion is the number to beat. But in a race where user adoption can double in weeks, the real question is: Who's about to launch next?</p><ul> <li><strong>Gene Munster Says AI Risk Is ‘Still On The Table’ For Google Despite Blowout Q2 Earnings, But Admits Search Was ‘Strong’ For Alphabet: ‘Investors Will Likely Come Back’</strong></li> </ul><p><em>Photo: Who is Danny/Shutterstock</em></p></div></div></div>

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<p>Google has announced that 2 billion users are now engaging with its AI features across various products, a significant increase from last year. In contrast, Meta has reported 1 billion monthly active users engaging with AI on WhatsApp, but this figure may be outdated. While Google integrates AI into productivity tools, Meta focuses on conversational AI in its messaging apps. The competition remains tight, with Meta potentially redefining its position with future updates.</p>

- Google has reported that 2 billion users are now engaging with its AI features across various products, marking significant growth from the previous year.  
- In comparison, Meta Platforms has 1 billion monthly active users engaging with AI on WhatsApp, but this figure may be outdated as no recent updates have been provided.  
- The competition between Google and Meta highlights differing strategies in AI integration, with Google focusing on productivity tools and Meta on conversational experiences, suggesting potential shifts in user engagement in the future.

Google's AI Push Hits 2 Billion—But Meta's Next Move Could Flip The Script