AI Lab Midjourney Eyes Suite of Apps After Buying Astrology Startup Co-Star
AI research lab Midjourney has acquired the astrology startup Co-Star, marking a strategic pivot toward consumer-facing mobile applications.
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Midjourney, an organization primarily known for its AI-driven image generation research, has completed the acquisition of Co-Star. The move signals an intent by the lab to move beyond its existing platform and develop a broader suite of consumer-facing software applications.
Reports emphasize the integration of Co-Star into Midjourney’s operations to facilitate this expansion into app development. Observers are monitoring the company for details regarding future app rollouts.
Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for these new product launches or any intended changes to the existing Co-Star platform.
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Quick answers
What was acquired?
Midjourney has acquired the astrology startup Co-Star.
What is Midjourney's stated goal?
According to coverage, Midjourney intends to use the acquisition to build a suite of consumer-facing apps.
Are there details on future product releases?
No, coverage does not yet specify a timeline or specific features for future apps.
Coverage (5)
- Midjourney buys Co-Star to seed a consumer app empire it never needed to build before Startup Fortune · 8h ago
- Midjourney acquires Co-Star as AI lab expands into apps By Investing.com Investing.com Nigeria · 8h ago
- Midjourney bought the astrology app Co-Star The Verge · 8h ago
- Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star TechCrunch · 8h ago
- AI Lab Midjourney Eyes Suite of Apps After Buying Astrology Startup Co-Star Bloomberg.com · 8h ago
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