OpenAI vs. Google: The AI Race Heats Up – New Features, Predictions, and What’s Next

Hey folks, It’s no secret that the world of AI is moving faster than Santa on Christmas Eve ??. This December, both OpenAI and Google have upped their game, and it’s making for a fascinating showdown.

OpenAI kicked things off with their “12 Days of OpenAI” updates (link here)—not sure about you, but I feel like they borrowed that idea straight from the Irish "12 Pubs" tradition… cheeky, isn’t it?

Not to be outdone, Google launched Gemini 2.0, their latest AI model (link here), which packs some serious reasoning power. For context, OpenAI has been leading the race up until now, but this move has put Google hot on their heels.

The Real Game-Changer: Video, Screen Sharing, and Voice Capabilities

Both platforms introduced features that I’d argue are game-changers for us as users:

• Video and Screen Sharing combined with Advanced Voice Modes. Now, you can share your phone or computer screen or video and interact with the AI by voice to get precise, real-time answers. How cool is that?

Google calls their initiative Project Astra (demo link here), while OpenAI calls it Advanced Voice Mode (demo link here). Whatever you call it, it’s a big leap in making AI more practical and hands-on for everyday use.

Putting the AI to the Test: Stock Predictions

To see how advanced the latest updates really are, I decided to put them to the test with a simple experiment: predicting Google’s stock price over the next month and 4–6 months. I used three platforms:

1. ChatGPT (OpenAI)
2. Gemini (Google)
3. PerplexityAI—free if you’re a Revolut Premium user, which is worth it just for the AI.

I fed them today’s stock data, last year’s daily trends (open, close, high, low, volume), and the latest news. With Google stock currently at $191, here’s what each platform predicted:

My Prediction? I reckon Google’s momentum with Gemini 2.0 and Google new quantum chip could bring a modest+ bullish trend, but let’s not forget the market’s all-time highs. A correction might be on the horizon, so we’ll see how it plays out.

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1. I am not a trading expert or professional, so be careful with how you interpret this information.
2. And each one of the models was very clear that they are only math base prediction , and we should take their advice carefully, as they are language models and not finance experts.

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OpenAI vs. Google: Who’s Leading?

Here’s my quick take:

• Gemini 2.0 (Google): Faster, larger context window, better multimodal capabilities, and seamless integration with Google’s ecosystem. Great for real-time information and multitasking.
• ChatGPT (OpenAI): Stronger in handling complex topics with better accuracy and fewer hallucinations. It’s also ahead in video interaction capabilities, which is a big plus for tech-savvy users.

The choice depends on what you need. For real-time updates and multimodal tasks, Gemini is solid. But if you’re working on technical tasks or need precision, ChatGPT still has the edge.

Final Thoughts

It’s exciting to see how AI is evolving, and the competition between OpenAI and Google only pushes the boundaries further. I’m curious to hear your thoughts—have you tried these new features? Or have a prediction of your own for where AI is heading?

Let’s chat in the comments below!

Cheers!

Shay