Banu Guler, the visionary founder of Co-Star, has officially joined Midjourney, where she will play a pivotal role in developing the AI startup's inaugural suite of applications.
Midjourney, an AI pioneer known for its rapid evolution from generating whimsical AI cat images to sophisticated full-body ultrasound scans, is now expanding its horizons into the realm of astrology. The company confirmed on Thursday its acquisition of Co-Star, the personalized astrology application, a development initially reported by Bloomberg.
Co-Star operates as a complimentary application, providing users with daily horoscopes and the ability to assess compatibility with their friends. Its unique methodology, as detailed on its FAQ page, integrates human expertise, data sourced from NASA, and artificial intelligence to furnish daily personalized guidance. While the acquisition reportedly concluded this spring, the specific financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
David Holz, founder of Midjourney, confirmed that Banu Guler will retain her leadership role at Co-Star post-acquisition. Concurrently, Guler will assume the position of Midjourney's chief design officer, as reported by Bloomberg. Holz further elaborated that Guler and her team are tasked with spearheading the development of Midjourney's initial applications, notably including a dedicated image generation app. Presently, Midjourney's advanced AI models are accessible via its web platform and Discord.
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