Why People Are Starting to Prefer Google Gemini Over ChatGPT

For a long time, ChatGPT was the AI many people defaulted to. It set the standard for what an AI assistant could do. But a new survey from HUMAINE of over 21,000 users in the U.S. and U.K. shows that Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro is now topping the charts: ranking higher than ChatGPT across trust, reasoning, and ease of use.

That shift matters if you use AI to get work done. Choosing the right assistant isn’t about chasing hype; it’s about finding the tool that helps you research faster, write sharper, and communicate more effectively.

See five things you can try today at the end of this post.

Google is also pulling Gemini deeper into everyday workflows. 

The newest version of Chrome now includes Gemini directly in the browser, turning search into a conversation rather than a list of links. 

Google Search is also experimenting with Gemini-powered overviews that summarize results, helping you cut down on the endless tab-hopping. For professionals, this means research that once took hours can now take minutes.

So where does Gemini fit into your workday? Here are a few standout areas:

▪️ Research in plain language: Instead of sorting through pages of search results, ask Gemini a big, messy question and get a clear, structured response you can act on.

▪️ Outlining and idea development: Gemini excels at turning scattered thoughts into a logical framework, whether you’re drafting a proposal, prepping slide decks, or planning a LinkedIn post.

▪️ Fact-checking and polish: Need a second opinion before hitting publish? Gemini can cross-reference information and suggest edits to keep your work accurate and professional.

The bigger takeaway isn’t that one AI is “better” than another forever, it’s that the landscape is shifting. Just like you’d test different formats on LinkedIn to see what resonates with your network, it makes sense to test different AI assistants to see which fits your workflow best.

For many professionals, that means experimenting with Gemini alongside ChatGPT. Draft the same section in both, compare the results, and see which gets you closer to the voice and clarity you need.

Here are five effective things you can try in Google Gemini today:

▪️ In Chrome, test the new “AI Mode” button in the address bar—it taps directly into Gemini.

 ▪️ In Google Search, look for the “AI Mode” button at the top of results and try using Gemini’s overviews instead of scanning links.

 ▪️ Paste a draft and ask Gemini for three tone options—professional, conversational, and playful—to see how you might adapt your messaging for LinkedIn.

 ▪️ Have Gemini highlight sentences in your draft that might lose reader attention.

 ▪️ Drop in a messy mix of notes from a meeting and watch Gemini turn them into a clean outline for your next project or post.