Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star
Quick Answer
Midjourney has acquired the astrology app Co-Star, which boasts 4.3 million monthly active users.
Quick Take
The acquisition aims to diversify Midjourney's offerings beyond its -powered image generation, potentially leading to a standalone app for the company.
Key Points
- Co-Star uses AI and human writing for personalized horoscopes and compatibility assessments.
- The acquisition adds a team of 24 employees from Co-Star to Midjourney.
- Midjourney is exploring various product areas, including medical applications and spas.
- The terms of the acquisition deal were not disclosed.
Source Excerpt
The AI lab Midjourney continues to expand its purview beyond image and video generation.
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