Meta's Muse AI App Outperforms ChatGPT's Early Mobile Growth in North America

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Meta's AI agent Muse has surpassed ChatGPT's early mobile performance in the United States and Canada. According to estimates from app analytics firm Appfigures, Muse recorded more downloads and daily active users than ChatGPT did during a comparable post-launch window. The comparison is based on the period following each app's respective mobile debut. The data suggests Muse is gaining traction among North American users at a notably faster pace than its rival did at a similar stage.

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