Muse is Meta's personal AI agent, released to the public so users can have it shop, handle tasks and talk to other people's agents on their behalf. Recent coverage tracks its rollout: 10.2 million U.S. downloads in 40 days with 30% seven-day retention, while DoorDash said agents including Muse placed only "several hundred" orders. RBC is weighing blocking Muse's access to customer data, and The RealReal tightened bot defenses against it. Nvidia also plans a $3 billion investment in Meta, and Ohio State researchers gained access to Muse models.
Meta open sources code for DIY Muse AI gadgetsMeta has open sourced code letting users build their own devices running its new Muse AI agent on off-the-shelf ESP32 boards or Raspberry Pi, connecting displays, buttons and sensors for DIY projects like reminders, big-screen display or touchscreen interaction.
Apple tightens macOS Full Disk Access controls over AI agent risksApple will add new controls to macOS's Full Disk Access permission, saying increasingly capable AI agents raise the risks of apps broadly reading users' files, messages, and browsing history. The move follows a journalist's claim that Meta's Muse app read his private messages and a report on a ChatGPT Mac app flaw. Apple says granting the permission will now require very explicit user action.
OpenAI launches Dots, an enterprise agent platformOpenAI this week announced Dots, an agent platform that handles workplace tasks and can even order food. The agents have blobby anthropomorphic avatars and customizable names; users get one for now, with multiple Dots planned. The experience feels more like workplace software than a consumer chat tool.
Meta stock enjoys best month since 2022 on AI momentumMeta shares rose 27% in September, from $572.34 to $725.18, the best month since November 2022. The surge was driven by the Sept. 8 launch of the Muse personal AI agent app, which topped ChatGPT in Apple iOS downloads. Meta also held its Connect conference and hired CJ Desai to head a new enterprise unit.
The ugly economics of consumer AIMeta's Muse, OpenAI's Dots and the $10B-valued Instinct suggest a consumer AI comeback, yet frontier labs keep shifting toward Anthropic-style enterprise contracts. Consumers' willingness to pay is plateauing, and better models may not yield more profitable consumer businesses.
Meta Muse AI roundup: devices, enterprise push, security issuesMeta's Muse AI agent keeps expanding: new small-business tools, a planned enterprise platform, a standalone Muse Charm device and smart-glasses support; meanwhile, an address leak, an exploit and an Amazon block have surfaced.
OpenAI’s Dots: Always-On AI Agents, Answer to Meta’s MuseOpenAI’s Dots are always-on AI agents designed to connect to user apps and tackle multistep tasks, seen as a response to Meta’s Muse. These agents aim to provide continuous, proactive assistance and enhance task automation.
OpenAI DevDay 2026 set for September 29OpenAI's annual DevDay will take place on September 29 in San Francisco with a keynote by CEO Sam Altman. The company teases 20+ launches and rumors suggest a consumer AI agent, amid AI safety controversy.
Meta's Muse AI leaked YouTuber's home address to a strangerTech YouTuber Matt Robb says Meta's Muse agent gave his home address to a stranger and accepted a lowball offer on his Facebook Marketplace account without informing him. The incident undercuts Meta's security claims for the personal AI agent, launched earlier this month.
Meta launches AI agent app MuseMeta launched Muse, an AI agent app that, unlike chatbots such as ChatGPT, can control its own computer and browser to complete multi-step tasks like booking hotels and buying tickets, run tasks in the background, and connect to email and messaging services.
OpenAI’s AI agents need to catch upAhead of its 2026 DevDay, OpenAI has fallen behind in continuously running consumer AI agents. It is rumored to launch an agent called Aeon to compete with Meta’s Muse, SpaceX’s Grok Bot, and others. To succeed, Aeon would need to combine the best features of several agent platforms.
Google to replace Gemini Gems with 'skills'Google announced it will shut down Gemini's Gems feature on November 17, 2026, automatically migrating existing Gems into cross-task 'skills' with no user action needed. Launched in 2024 for custom AI assistants, the shift follows the rise of all-in-one AI agents.
Viral AI agent Instinct raises $1B Series C at $10B valuationAI assistant startup Instinct raised a $1B Series C from investors including Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital and Coatue at a $10B valuation. This comes a month after a round valued at $2.5B; its invite-only service handles tasks like booking, shopping and bill pay, while facing competition from Meta's Muse.
Meta opens early access program for new Muse featuresAfter unveiling new Muse features at Connect 2026, Meta opened early access requests: users ask Muse via a prompt to join the list. New features include a video-chat digital avatar, more shopping partners and connectors, an expanded Muse Mac app, and Muse on Meta's AI glasses.
Meta's Muse AI agent steals spotlight from OpenAI and AnthropicIn a week when Anthropic rolled out Opus 5.5 and OpenAI followed with GPT-6 updates 90 minutes later, Meta's personal AI agent Muse reportedly outpaced ChatGPT's early numbers and is headed for smart glasses. The back-to-back model drops highlight intensifying frontier competition, with Meta unexpectedly stealing the spotlight.
Meta's Muse appears to use OpenAI model muse-specialA developer found a subagent model labeled azure/muse-special in Meta's Muse logs, with an encrypted payload and tool-call IDs matching OpenAI's Responses API. Muse's model catalogue also lists GPT-5.5, GPT-5.6, Claude and Kimi via third-party routes.
Meta's Muse AI Gadget Shows Ambitious Hardware VisionMeta showcased its expanding AI hardware lineup at Connect 2026, with the new Muse device reflecting its ambition to grow in AI consumer electronics while carrying significant risk.
Meta's Muse agent sparks market volatilityMeta's new AI agent Muse topped Apple's app store, causing bank, insurer, and online travel agency stocks to tumble this week amid fears that personal AI tools could disrupt businesses benefiting from consumer inertia.
Meta bets on wearable AI and agent MuseAt its Connect conference, Meta pushed a consumer-friendly AI agent called Muse and updated its smart glasses and VR goggles. Zuckerberg rejected rivals' calls for a coordinated AI slowdown, arguing for wide technology distribution and checks and balances.
Meta Debuts Palm-Sized Muse Charm AI DeviceMeta unveiled a palm-sized dedicated device, Muse Charm, for using its new AI assistant Muse on the go, deepening its push into the AI devices market with a surprise announcement.
Meta to bring Muse agent to its smart glassesWeeks after launching Muse, Meta said it is working to bring the agent to its smart glasses, letting users activate it by voice for tasks like guiding workouts, logging meals and shopping. The glasses also gain an FDA-cleared Hearing Enhancement feature for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Meta unveils camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glassesAt Connect 2026, Meta announced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first camera-free AI glasses, offering audio, calls, translation and the Muse assistant for $349. They weigh 43 grams with up to 12 hours of battery life, or 48 hours with the case, aiming to ease privacy criticism of camera-equipped AI glasses.
Meta upgrades Muse with email and video callsMeta announced updates to its Muse agent: agents get their own email addresses for completing tasks and communication, the Muse Mac app will be able to use your computer, and users will soon be able to chat with Muse over video calls.
Meta's latest AI Muse said to rely on underpaid humansA 404 Media investigation found that Meta's AI phone assistant Muse is not fully automated; trained human agents place calls and handle conversations, highlighting the AI industry's common practice of masking human labor as AI.
Meta's AI agent Muse hits 500K users in a week amid copying claimsMeta's AI agent Muse drew over 500,000 users in its first week and topped Apple's App Store. But Meta admits the product is heavily inspired by the open-source project OpenClaw, with some file names and contents nearly identical; OpenAI is already discussing a response.
Meta patches Muse zero-day exploitMeta has patched its Muse macOS app after a zero-day flaw that could let attackers hijack the AI agent. Found by researcher Patrick Wardle, the bug stemmed from cloud transcription and undocumented settings, and required local device access to exploit.
Meta's Muse AI App Tops Charts, Draws Strong ReviewsMeta's new AI agent app Muse quickly rose to the top of mobile app charts with strong early reviews, signaling the company is gaining traction in the crowded consumer AI assistant market.
Amazon blocks Meta's AI agent Muse from shoppingAmazon blocked Meta's AI agent Muse from shopping on Amazon.com, citing terms of service violations as Muse doesn't identify itself as AI and may store customer data. This highlights growing friction between e-commerce platforms and AI shopping agents, following similar moves against Perplexity, Google, and OpenAI.
Meta's Muse Is Better at Surveilling Than Helping MeMeta's Muse app continues the company's pattern of opting users into data collection for AI training, and it nudges users to share sensitive information such as bank account, email, and passport details. The app is criticized for surveilling users more than helping them.
Meta's Muse launches on Mac with agentic actionsMeta's AI assistant Muse is now available on Mac, where it can work with files, messages, calendar, notes and mail inside native apps, with opt-in access and approval required for sensitive actions. After launching on mobile and web earlier this month and topping the U.S. App Store, the Mac app deepens competition among consumer AI agents.
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