LLM tools still take only 2.9% of desktop time
import_jmr · x · 2026-07-20
A measured study of desktop attention says email and social together take about half of desktop time, while all LLM tools combined account for just 2.9%. The post also cites a June 2024–Dec 2025 dataset showing ChatGPT at 900M MAU and Gemini at 750M+ MAU, suggesting the gap is narrowing quickly.
It argues that social platforms are built to maximize attention, while AI tools are built for productivity and automation. The chart in the image shows the long tail of websites and a category breakdown where social media, email, and productivity dominate time spent.
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