to AI Innovations Unleashed, AI in 5.

I'm your host, Dr.

JR, ready to unearth some of the more unexpected corners of the AI universe.

And we're talking stories that might not make the major headlines, but definitely make you say, well, I'll beg.

So buckle up, because we're diving in.

Our first larger story today dives into the surprising world of AI economics and why big tech isn't cashing in quite as much as you would think.

We all hear about AI being everywhere with billions of people using it daily.

But here's the kicker.

A new report from Menlo Ventures suggests that even with all of that adoption, tech giants are leaving billions of dollars on the table.

Think about it.

Even the mighty chat GPT, the poster child for AI today, only manages to convert about 5 % of its massive user base into paying subscribers.

It's like having a blockbuster movie, but only a tiny fraction of the audience buys the Blu -ray.

The report pinpoints that consumers tend to stick with the free general AI assistance for most tasks, not really distinguishing between different underlying technologies.

This creates a huge monetization gap, leaving a lot of white space for smaller specialized AI developers, especially for high -trust tasks like managing household bills or personal learning.

So while the big players are struggling to turn free users into loyal customers, There's a quiet gold rush happening for niche AI solutions.

Who knew the biggest AI story might be about what isn't being sold?

It seems even AI has to work for its supper, and the free buffet is still quite popular.

Now let's pivot to something that might surprise you.

AI is getting its hands dirty in the heartland, making our cornfields a whole lot smarter.

We're moving from robots on a soccer field to advanced tech in agriculture, specifically focused on something called nitrogen use efficiency.

Scientists are now leveraging artificial intelligence to pinpoint the specific genes that govern how well plants like corn absorb and utilize nitrogen.

Why is this a big deal?

Well, nitrogen is crucial for crop growth, but here's the problem.

About 45 % of the nitrogen fertilizer applied to fields remains unused by the plants, often seeping into the environment and causing pollution.

By understanding these genetic blueprints with AI, the goal is to help farmers grow more corn with less fertilizer.

It's like having a super smart nutritionist for every stalk of corn, optimizing its diet, for peak performance for the seedling stage.

This isn't about flashy chatbots.

It's about making our food supply more sustainable and efficient, one kernel at a time.

It's a powerful reminder that AI's impact stretches far beyond our screens and into the very soil beneath our feet.

And quick hitters, the legal dance around AI and copyright is still evolving today, with more discussions focusing on who truly owns the content generated by AI, the prompt, the developer, or someone new entirely.

It's a legal tango with no clear winner yet.

Meanwhile, Wikipedia editors are pushing back against AI -generated summaries on their platform.

citing concerns about accuracy and tone.

It seems even the Internet's most collaborative encyclopedia prefers human oversight when it comes to the truth.

And finally, a thought from OpenAI co -founder Ilya Setskayaver, say that ten times, who recently warned about AI's unpredictability.

suggesting that once AI starts improving itself, progress could spiral beyond human comprehension.

He's envisioning a future where AI will be extremely unpredictable and unimaginable.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

And that's been your deep dive with a few quick hitters into the fascinating, less publicized corners of AI for this episode of AI Innovations Unleashed, AI in 5.

From the surprising struggles of AI monetization to smarter cornfields and the mind -bending future of AI's own evolution, it's clear the world of AI is always full of unexpected turns.

I'm Dr.

J .R.

signing off.

Keep those circuits buzzing, your minds open, and remember, the most interesting stories are often the ones you have to dig for.

See you next time.