Google is making relentless efforts to narrow the gap with OpenAI, which currently holds a leading position in the realm of generative artificial intelligence, and has recently achieved remarkable strides in expanding its user base. This week, Google's Gemini app soared to the pinnacle of the free app rankings on the Apple App Store, outpacing ChatGPT. The enhancement of its AI model has lured a substantial influx of new users. The newly introduced image - editing capability in the upgraded 'Flash' model has drawn in 13 million fresh users, with the cumulative number of uploaded images hitting 500 million. By July, Gemini had amassed over 450 million monthly active users. Google's stellar performance in the consumer AI arena has garnered extensive attention from investors. On Monday, its parent company, Alphabet, successfully entered the exclusive $3 trillion market - capitalization club, with its stock price surging by 33% this year. Moreover, earlier in the month, Google managed to retain its Chrome browser following a favorable antitrust ruling. However, it's important to note that market risks are inherent, and investments should be approached with caution.