The AI Podcast AI App Crisis, OpenAI Does Math, Big Nvidia Deal
Mar 11, 2026
They dig into why AI-powered apps earn quickly but struggle to keep users long term. They highlight which app categories adopt AI fastest and where retention falters. They spotlight ChatGPT’s new interactive visual tools for math and science. They cover a massive Nvidia computing deal and what huge infrastructure bets mean for the industry’s future.
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AI Apps Monetize Fast But Lose Long Term Users
- AI apps monetize quickly but struggle to retain users long term.
- RevenueCat data shows AI apps drop to ~21% retention at 12 months versus 30.7% for non-AI apps, indicating novelty wears off fast.
Early Runway Video Use Case That Failed To Stick
- Jaeden tried early Runway video tools and stopped returning after poor results.
- He later preferred newer tools like Suno and Higgs Field that delivered better quality, illustrating early-product churn.
AI Adoption Varies Widely By App Category
- AI adoption is rising but still a minority of subscription apps; 27% were labeled AI-powered.
- Photo and video lead adoption (61%), gaming lags (6.2%), and travel surprisingly low at ~12%, despite demos.