How Meta’s AI Agent Muse Beat ChatGPT to #1 | The Week
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down how Meta's AI agent Muse hit the top of the App Store, plus Iran's effect on midterms and the Canada trade war.
The gist
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Meta's existing user data and login integration across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp let Muse outcompete ChatGPT without matching OpenAI's R&D spending.
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AI agents that act without waiting for commands, like canceling subscriptions or making calls, drive faster adoption than reactive chatbots.
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Amazon blocking Muse from its site shows that platform gatekeeping can cripple rival AI agents, potentially splitting the web into walled gardens.
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Canada's shift toward trade deals with India, Europe, and China is opening the door for Chinese EVs and squeezing out American automakers like Ford.
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