SUMMARYMeta launched Muse, an AI agent designed to help users with tasks like sending emails and shopping online, and later expanded it to business tools, smart glasses, video chat, and a standalone gadget called Muse Charm. The rollout also drew attention for privacy and security concerns, including an exploit that let attackers control the agent and a case where Muse exposed a YouTuber’s address to a stranger.

The Muse AI mascot and logo.
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Meta launched a new Muse AI agent it claims can help you with everything from firing off emails to buying stuff online. Muse can be surprisingly effective at delivering on those promises — if you’re willing to trust Meta with your data and hand Muse your credit card. Since the launch, Meta’s also announced plans for a Tamagotchi-like Muse Charm device for its cuddly AI mascot.

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