Meta Launches Muse AI Agent for Autonomous Everyday Tasks
Meta has launched Muse, a personal AI agent designed to complete everyday tasks autonomously. Initially available to users in the US, the service can work through a standalone app and WhatsApp, with access to connected services controlled by user permissions.
Meta has launched Muse, an autonomous AI agent designed to handle everyday tasks on behalf of users, including sending emails, listing vehicles for sale and arranging travel.
The company says Muse, previously known internally as Hatch, is part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's broader effort to build what he describes as personal superintelligence across Meta's platforms.
"Introducing Muse, the personal agent that understands your goals and works 24/7 to get things done for you," Zuckerberg said in a post on X.
The service is initially being made available to users in the United States. Muse can be accessed through a standalone application as well as WhatsApp, with versions for iOS, Android and the web. Meta is offering free and paid tiers, while support for its AI glasses is expected to follow.
Muse can work across connected services
Unlike conventional chatbots that primarily respond to prompts, Muse is designed to carry out tasks with limited ongoing user involvement.
The system can connect to services including calendars, email accounts, financial platforms, smart-home devices and health applications. Users must grant permission to each service, and Meta says those permissions can be withdrawn.
Each Muse instance operates inside an isolated cloud-based virtual machine designed to function like an individual computer. This setup allows the agent to continue working on longer tasks in the background rather than requiring the user to remain involved throughout the process.
The ability to access several categories of personal information also introduces additional risks. An agent with permission to interact with email, financial services and other accounts could potentially cause problems if it makes an incorrect decision or mishandles sensitive information.
Meta adds safeguards after privacy concerns
Meta says it has made changes to Muse's architecture to meet its internal requirements for privacy, security and model performance.
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