Another Crazy Day in AI: The Most Talked-About Apps Right Now
- Wowza Team
- Mar 26
- 3 min read
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
How’s your week stacking up?
The newest a16z podcast breaks down the AI-first product boom—turns out, the future of web and mobile apps is anything but predictable.
AI is making waves in education, but can it really crack math? The Gates Foundation is putting them to the test.
A Chrome extension is making AI prompt engineering effortless. One click, and it rewrites your inputs like a pro. Too good to be true? Try it and see.
AI’s leveling up—hope your week is too!
Here's another crazy day in AI:
The AI products people are actually using
Can AI help improve math learning and motivation?
This tool instantly improves your AI prompts
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: The Fastest-Rising AI Apps Right Now
Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)
Ever wonder how quickly technology can transform right before our eyes?
The latest a16z podcast just dropped some serious insights about the GenAI landscape that might make your head spin.
Hosted by a16z General Partner Anish Acharya and Partner Olivia Moore, this discussion dives into the GenAI 100, a ranking of the top 50 AI-first web products and mobile apps based on real user data. It unpacks which applications are dominating, which emerging trends are shaping the space, and—most importantly—which products are actually making money.
What Caught Our Attention:
17 brand new companies emerged in web rankings, signaling relentless innovation
Consumer AI is still in its early stages, despite what many might assume
Unexpected players are completely reshaping the technological leaderboard
Emerging trends like AI video and "vibe coding" are challenging our expectations
Some Jaw-Dropping Moments:
ChatGPT doubled its weekly active users from 200 million to 400 million in months
A new AI model, DeepSeek, rocketed to the #2 spot with just 10 days of data
Companion apps and text-to-code tools are seeing massive, unexpected adoption
The conversation highlights just how unpredictable consumer AI has become. Some tools that seemed unstoppable six months ago have already plateaued, while unexpected contenders are now leading the pack. The rise of AI-generated video and low-code/no-code platforms shows how creative and accessible technology is becoming a major driver of innovation.
What stands out in this year’s rankings is how some products have turned initial curiosity into something lasting, while others have struggled to keep people engaged. The companies that continue to grow are the ones that have found ways to stay relevant, proving that real value—not just hype—is what keeps users coming back.
For a grounded look at how AI-powered products are evolving and what’s coming next, this episode is worth a listen.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Can AI Help Improve Math Learning and Motivation?
/Arianna Prothero, Education Week
Artificial intelligence is making strides in education, but its role in math instruction and assessment remains a complex challenge. Bob Hughes of the Gates Foundation, which has invested over $1 billion in math education, highlights AI-powered teaching assistants, tutors, and lecture analysis tools as innovations to watch. While early AI tools struggled with accuracy, new models are showing improved performance on national and international benchmarks. As accuracy improves, the next challenge is integrating AI into classrooms in a way that enhances student engagement and persistence in math.
Read more here.
This Tool Instantly Improves Your AI Prompts
/Dhaval Makwana (@heyDhavall) on X
Tech enthusiast and WakeTheAI co-founder Dhaval Makwana (@heyDhavall) shared his excitement on X about Promptimize, a Chrome extension that instantly improves AI prompts. In his post, he called it a game-changer for AI users, claiming it writes better prompts than most prompt engineers. The tool, designed for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, transforms basic inputs into expert-level prompts with a single click. Makwana highlighted its built-in prompt library, reusable custom variables, and seamless AI integrations, making it an essential tool for maximizing AI potential without learning complex prompt engineering.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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