Could Meta’s viral Muse app be the company’s ChatGPT moment?
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If Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early download curve, the assistant surface is consolidating into a few consumer gateways where distribution and default status matter more than raw model quality. For consumer-facing products, you now have to assume Meta will be one of the primary AI entry points you integrate with or compete against.
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