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Episode Synopsis
In this back-to-school special episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla explore the latest trends in AI consumer apps, based on recent research ranking the Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps from . They discuss the dominance of creative tools, the rise of new AI assistants, China's growing influence in the AI market, and the emergence of new categories like aesthetics and dating apps.Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps Research (00:05:27)Overview of the research methodology: ranking top 100 Generative AI Consumer AppsNearly 30% of companies are new compared to the March 2024 reportUse Types in AI Apps (00:13:42)Creative tools continue to dominate the AI app landscape52% of web list companies focus on content generation or editing across various modalitiesVideo and music creation apps are on the riseHighlight of new entrants: Luma (#14), Viggle (#21), SeaArt (#29), and Udio (#33)Suno, a music generator, made the biggest leap from #36 to #5Dominant AI Technologies (00:20:04)ChatGPT remains the #1 product on web and mobilePerplexity climbs to #3, surpassing ChatGPT in user engagementClaude rises from #10 to #4 in web rankings, driven by its new Artifacts featureLuzia's mobile debut at #25 with 45 million global usersChina's Growing Influence in AI (00:31:10)ByteDance (TikTok's parent company) enters the AI marketThree new ByteDance apps debut: Gauth (#44), Coze (#45), and Doubao (#47)ByteDance now has six spots across web and mobile listsDiscussion of ByteDance's R&D division, Flow, focused on generative AI applicationsEmerging Categories: Aesthetics and Dating (00:23:45)Introduction of new apps: LooksMax AI (#43), Umax (#44), and RIZZ (#49)LooksMax and Umax offer AI-driven attractiveness ratings and tipsRIZZ helps users improve dating app messages with AI-generated suggestionsGlobal Distribution of AI Innovation (00:31:10)Discussion of the geographical spread of AI innovationMention of surprising tech hubs like Florida and PolandThe Shift from Technology to Application (00:31:59)Transition from focusing on underlying AI technology to practical applicationsThe importance of use cases in driving AI adoptionClosing Thoughts and Recommendations (00:34:11)Encouragement to stay curious and informed about AI developmentsAdvice for educators to embrace AI and integrate it into their teaching practicesEmphasis on the importance of experimenting with AI to enhance the classroom experience
- - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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