Meta launched a new AI agent called Muse at its Connect event. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company wants AI features in more of its products. Muse uses a small, toy-like device that Meta says is for adults.
TechCrunch reporters tested it on their podcast. One said Muse found him some unclaimed money. He still called it a party trick that people may not keep using. They also asked whether users can trust Meta with personal data.
🔍 The Backstory
Meta makes most of its money from advertising. Critics say that gives the company a reason to collect as much personal data as possible. Meta says better data means better ads and better services.
The launch came in the same week that OpenAI and Anthropic released new models. Those rivals focused on coding and business tools, while Meta went after everyday consumers.
🎯 Why It Matters
AI agents that know a lot about you can be useful, but they also raise privacy risks. Users should think about what they share with a company that sells ads.
Meta launched a new AI agent called Muse at its Connect event. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company wants AI features in more of its products. Muse uses a small, toy-like device that Meta says is for adults.
TechCrunch reporters tested it on their podcast. One said Muse found him some unclaimed money. He still called it a party trick that people may not keep using. They also asked whether users can trust Meta with personal data.
Meta makes most of its money from advertising. Critics say that gives the company a reason to collect as much personal data as possible. Meta says better data means better ads and better services.
The launch came in the same week that OpenAI and Anthropic released new models. Those rivals focused on coding and business tools, while Meta went after everyday consumers.
AI agents that know a lot about you can be useful, but they also raise privacy risks. Users should think about what they share with a company that sells ads.