> usage stats which are tainted by sheer numbers from traditional search and their apps.

You're looking at this backwards. Being able to push Gemini into your face on Gmail, Gdocs, Google Search, Android, Android TV, Android Auto and Pixel devices sure is: Annoying, disruptive and unfair. But market-wise., it sure is a strength, not a weakness.

And it is “fair” that a company can gain market share while losing billions backed by VC funding?