The AI Wave Keeps Growing And Now It’s Cultural Too

AI is moving fast and it is getting hard to track every AI development. To help you keep up with the latest buzz, we are back! This week, we saw three major players — OpenAI, Google, and Meta — mark fresh milestones that may shift how we work, search, and even interact with machines.

From rising chatbot traffic to new creative tools and futuristic input systems, these updates reflect broader AI trends shaping 2025. Here’s a look at what happened, and what it means.

ChatGPT Hits 2.5 Billion Daily Requests

OpenAI’s ChatGPT now processes over 2.5 billion requests per day, with 330 million of those coming from the U.S. alone. That adds up to nearly 913 billion queries a year, according to data reported by Axios and confirmed by OpenAI.

Though still behind Google’s 5 trillion annual searches, the growth shows how people are beginning to rely on AI for everyday tasks.

The number of weekly users jumped from 300 million in December 2024 to 500 million in March 2025. This makes ChatGPT one of the fastest-growing digital tools globally.

Google’s Gemini Hits 450 Million Users, Expands Tools

Meanwhile, Google’s Gemini app is not far behind. The AI assistant has crossed 450 million monthly active users, with daily usage up 50% since last quarter.

Gemini is also collaborating with Indian startups like Soket AI, Sarvam, and Gnani to build India-specific AI models, further expanding its reach in the country.

Gemini Adds Crochet Visuals and Photo-to-Video Tool

Gemini recently introduced a quirky new feature — crochet-style visuals generated through prompts. It’s a creative twist similar to earlier Ghibli-style trends.

But there’s more. Starting July 23, Gemini’s photo-to-video generation feature will roll out to YouTube Shorts and Google Photos. Powered by Veo 2, the tool transforms photos into videos, 3D animations, comics, and sketches.

It’s part of Google’s broader push into AI creativity, and it’s happening fast.

Microsoft‘s GitHub Spark to Let Anyone Build Full-Stack Apps

Microsoft is making AI-first app development a lot more accessible with the launch of GitHub Spark — a powerful new tool that lets you build full-stack applications using natural language, visuals, or code. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, Spark cuts through the usual setup headache. Just type what you want, and Spark auto-generates the frontend and backend — no boilerplate stress.

It’s tightly integrated with GitHub, Copilot, and VS Code, supports frameworks like React and TypeScript, and runs everything in the cloud with instant previews and one-click deployment. Under the hood, Spark uses Claude Sonnet 4 and other major LLMs to handle model selection and AI workflows without you needing to worry about it. While it’s not free, it’s included in GitHub Copilot plans, with flexible pricing on the way. Microsoft believes Spark could be a big leap toward democratizing AI-powered app development for over 150 million GitHub users.

Meta’s Wristband Could Change How We Use AR?

Meta’s Reality Labs unveiled new updates around its sEMG wristband — a device that reads muscle signals at your wrist to control devices.

The tech debuted alongside Orion, Meta’s AR glasses, and allows users to tap, swipe, and even type just by moving their fingers subtly.

It’s non-invasive, supports handwriting recognition, and can adapt to users over time. Meta also released 100+ hours of sEMG data for researchers, hinting at wider applications in accessibility and gesture-based control.

A.R. Rahman Meets OpenAI and Perplexity Founders

Music maestro A.R. Rahman is diving deep into the world of AI, meeting with OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas to explore how technology can empower Indian creators. At the heart of these discussions is Secret Mountain — Rahman’s virtual global band that aims to blend music, storytelling, and interactive experiences using AI tools. Both Altman and Srinivas hosted Rahman at their offices for creative exchanges, including live demos of Perplexity’s Comet browser.

Originally unveiled on Valentine’s Day last year, Secret Mountain is a mystical narrative journey that follows a character named Luna through a vibrant world of cultural music. It features a diverse ensemble of virtual musicians from across the globe — from India and Ireland to China and Africa. Conceptualised by Rahman’s Qyuki Digital Media and Good Fellas Studio, the project showcases a unique “Meta band” and uses animation and immersive storytelling to bring Rahman’s artistic vision to life in the age of AI.

Why These AI Trends Matter?

These aren’t just product updates. They reflect a deeper shift in how humans are expected to engage with AI.

We’re seeing chatbots become search engines, creative tools become AI collaborators, and wearables turn into gesture-based controllers. All in one week.

And as AI becomes more intuitive, the focus is clearly on speed, access, and human-centered design.