Latent Space AI AI App Crisis, OpenAI Does Math, Big Nvidia Deal
Mar 11, 2026
They dig into why AI-powered apps monetize fast but struggle to keep users long term. They highlight interactive visual tools that let learners manipulate math and science concepts. They cover a massive Nvidia computing deal that signals a new arms race in AI infrastructure.
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Host's Runway Story Illustrates First-Impression Risk
- Jaeden shares personal experience losing interest in early AI tools after they failed to impress long-term.
- He tried Runway for video early, found it lacking, and never returned despite later entrants improving the space.
AI Is Growing Fast But Still A Minority In Subscriptions
- Only about 27% of subscription apps were categorized as AI-powered despite rapid AI marketing.
- Jaeden notes ~1 in 4 apps now market themselves as AI driven, but most subscription revenue still comes from non-AI apps.
Photo and Video Lead AI Adoption While Gaming Lags
- Adoption of AI features varies widely by category, with photo/video leading and gaming trailing.
- RevenueCat data shows 61% of photo/video apps use AI while only 6.2% of gaming apps have AI features.