Meta launches Muse AI agent
The gist
Meta launched its Muse AI agent on Sep 8, 2026.
The fight is over how much personal data an agent needs to act for you.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026Meta launched the Muse app.
- Sep 22, 2026Amazon blocked Meta's assistant from accessing its online store, saying continued access by an unauthorized AI agent violates Amazon's Conditions of Use; Amazon said Meta never asked for permission.
- Sep 23, 2026At Meta's annual Connect event in Menlo Park, Zuckerberg unveiled Muse Charm, a keychain-size device for phone-free interaction with the agent, and Muse Realtime Avatar for real-time conversations with an AI avatar.