The investment firm Andreessen Horowitz has released the 6th edition of its prestigious “Top 100 AI Services in the World” ranking. The list includes not only chatbots but also practical tools for video, design, and text work. One of the year’s biggest highlights is the success of Russian developers, who have managed to compete with global tech giants.

The absolute leader remains ChatGPT. Its growth is remarkable: over the past year, its user base increased by 500 million people. Currently, more than 10% of the world’s population uses the service weekly.

Most popular web platforms:

• ChatGPT and Google Gemini — leaders among chatbots;

• Canva — an essential design tool;

• DeepSeek and Grok — rapidly growing alternatives.

A major highlight was the inclusion of Yandex Browser in the top 10 mobile AI apps worldwide. It outperformed well-known projects such as DeepSeek, Grok (developed by Elon Musk), and Microsoft Copilot. In the web services category, GigaChat by Sber ranked highly, taking 48th place globally.

Three key trends shaping our lives:

Professionalization: Users are willing to pay for quality. Claude has become the most profitable service thanks to its focus on complex tasks and professionals.

The era of video: AI video generation tools made a huge leap over the past year — Kling AI, Hailuo, and Pixverse.

AI everywhere: These technologies are no longer exotic. Artificial intelligence is now integrated into your notes, email, and cloud storage, making work faster almost invisibly.

The ranking proves that AI has moved beyond simple entertainment and has become a full-fledged working tool for hundreds of millions of people.

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