Meta launches Muse, a personal AI agent that runs on a dedicated VM in Meta's cloud, initially available in the US, with support coming soon for its AI glasses (Ina Fried/Axios)
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Meta has launched Muse, a personal AI agent that can read email, book travel, shop, and negotiate purchases using Stripe’s Link. It runs on a dedicated virtual machine in Meta’s cloud, is isolated by Sentinel, and offers a free tier with 100 million tokens per week and paid plans at $20 and $100 per month. Muse is initially available in the United States and will later support Meta AI glasses.
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How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?
Meta’s Muse is a personal AI agent that accesses email, calendars, payments, health data, smart-home devices and other apps to send emails, book travel, generate grocery lists and purchase items via Stripe’s Link, with Shopify and 1Password integrations planned. It runs on web, iOS, Android, WhatsApp and future Meta AI glasses, is free to start, requires a payment card, and offers Power ($20 / month) and Maximum ($100 / month) subscription tiers with usage meters and opt-in app connections, powered by the Muse Spark model and capable of linking through built-in, public or browser APIs.
- The Verge·Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race
Meta unveiled Muse, a personal AI agent that can handle everyday tasks such as online shopping, email composition, and trip planning, and is capable of autonomously opening browsers, completing forms, and negotiating on a user’s behalf. The launch is a key element of Meta’s multi-billion-dollar AI overhaul aimed at narrowing the gap with rivals including OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
- Engadget·Meta reveals its AI agent that can shop, send emails and plan trips on your behalf
Meta unveiled Muse, a personal AI agent that can autonomously shop, draft and send emails, plan trips, and coordinate tasks after users share a goal. It integrates with Meta apps and third-party services such as Google Workspace, Ticketmaster, OpenTable, Spotify and Apple Health, while requiring user approval for high-risk actions and offering opt-out of training data usage.
- TechMeme·Meta launches Muse, a personal AI agent that runs on a dedicated VM in Meta's cloud, initially available in the US, with support coming soon for its AI glasses (Ina Fried/Axios)
Meta unveiled Muse, a personal AI agent that operates on a dedicated virtual machine within Meta’s cloud infrastructure and is initially rolling out to users in the United States. The service will later integrate with Meta’s upcoming AI-powered smart glasses, extending Muse’s capabilities to on-device interactions.
- TechMeme·Meta's personal AI agent Muse is powered by Muse Spark 1.3 and is free for up to 100M tokens per week, with $20 and $100 monthly tiers (Riley Griffin/Bloomberg)
Meta unveiled Muse, a personal AI agent built on the Muse Spark 1.3 model that runs on a dedicated VM in Meta’s cloud and is initially available in the United States, with AI-glasses support slated for later. The service offers 100 million free tokens per week, while $20 and $100 monthly plans provide additional compute capacity.
- Hacker News·Muse: Meta's personal AI agent, features and capabilities
- Wired·Meta Releases Muse, a Personal AI Agent With Privacy ‘Built Into It’
Meta released Muse, a personal AI agent for iOS, Android, the Muse.ai site, and WhatsApp, with plans for Meta AI glasses. It automates emailing, travel booking, car sales, and purchases via Stripe’s Link, which supplies single-use card numbers and purchase protection. Muse operates in a Secure VM monitored by Sentinel, which isolates data and requires human approval for any action that exits the VM.
- The Next Web·Meta launches Muse, a personal AI agent that books, buys and negotiates for you
Meta introduced Muse, a personal AI agent that reads email, books travel, fills forms, negotiates and pays using Stripe’s Link, with a free tier and paid plans at $20 and $100 per month. It runs on the Muse Spark model, isolates each user in a virtual machine, and uses the Sentinel system to restrict internet write access and create audit trails, while guaranteeing that user data never reaches Meta’s advertising systems.
- Hacker News·Muse's Social Media Handle Is Stolen by New Meta AI Tool
Meta’s new personal AI agent, Muse, seized the band’s long-used @Muse handles on X and Instagram, forcing the rock group to adopt @Musetheband and @museband. The AI app, launched Tuesday for U.S. adults, offers scheduling, shopping, payments and autonomous form-filling, and quickly drew ironic fan reactions given the band’s tech-themed catalog.
- Engadget·Muse, the band, lost its social media handles to Muse, Meta's new AI agent
Meta’s AI agent Muse now uses the @Muse handle on Instagram and X, previously owned by the English rock band that trademarked its name in 1999. The band’s accounts switched to @museband in early summer, and Meta’s launch of the AI agent triggered accidental tags of the band’s profile in initial posts. The changeover occurred before Meta’s public unveiling of the agent in July.
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