Meta's AI agent Muse gaining momentum amid industry rivalry

Meta's AI agent Muse is gaining traction, reportedly outperforming ChatGPT's initial mobile launch. This comes as Anthropic releases Opus 5.5 with improved performance and lower prices, while OpenAI updates its GPT-6 model just 90 minutes after Anthropic's release. The competition has intensified, with Meta's Muse set to debut on smart glasses and a Tamagotchi-style wearable. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane explore Meta’s consumer AI strategy, highlighting where investment is flowing and which AI products could become part of daily life. The discussion also covers a16z’s new founder school and two distinct AI and hardware deals. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s biology lab claims significant findings, and PitPro’s first tire-changing robot launches in Canada.