Meta's Muse Just Stole the AI Spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic
OpenAI and Anthropic dropped new models this week, but somehow Meta stole the spotlight. Equity breaks down the surprising early traction for Meta's Muse, plus a16z's new founder school, Oura's IPO, and Ema's $77 million raise.
TL;DR
- Meta's AI agent Muse is reportedly showing strong early performance, potentially surpassing ChatGPT's initial numbers.
- Muse is expected to be integrated into smart glasses and a Tamagotchi-style device.
- A TechCrunch podcast episode examines Meta's consumer AI strategy and its implications for startups.
- The episode also discusses a16z's new academy for aspiring founders, drawing comparisons to the Thiel Fellowship.
- Oura's IPO is characterized as a payout for existing shareholders rather than a major fundraising event.
- Ema secured $77 million to sell AI agents that automate HR, IT, and finance workflows, with notable early customers like Google and Microsoft.