Ai Ecosystem

OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a platform for software discovery and use by people and AI agents. The move is part of a broader strategy to expand ChatGPT's ecosystem with plug-ins, automations, and app-like interfaces.

Business • TechCrunch AI

Meta’s AI agent Muse has reportedly surpassed ChatGPT’s initial download and daily active user counts in the U.S. and Canada during its mobile debut window. The accelerated adoption indicates strong market traction for Meta’s integrated agent ecosystem, despite existing friction with platforms like Amazon that have restricted its web access.

Agentic AI • TechCrunch AI