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The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

The Top 50 AI For Work Apps You Haven't Tried Yet

Oct 6, 2025 · 27m

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A new report from Andreessen Horowitz and Mercury reveals where startups are actually putting their AI budgets — the top 50 applications, the trends driving spending, and what that means for the future of enterprise adoption. From creative tools to AI agents, we break down which categories are emerging as must-haves and why horizontal apps still dominate over niche solutions. We also explore how the next generation of “AI employees” is moving from hype to real budget line items. Plus, in the headlines: snags with OpenAI’s much-anticipated AI device and the latest updates from Sora. Brought to you by: Is your enterprise ready for the future of agentic AI? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit …