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What stands out

Sam Lessin, a partner at Slow Ventures, called Apple and Meta’s joint Muse AI model “a great product” and framed the tie-up as a product-first marriage rather than a publicity stunt. That matters because Apple and Meta are fierce competitors, and praise from an investor who watches consumer and platform businesses tightens focus on whether Muse will actually move hardware and engagement metrics rather than just headlines. Lessin’s endorsement is notable on CNBC because it shifts the narrative from rivalry to potential cooperation at the center of the AI conversation.