Meta Launches AI Assistant That Can Write Emails, Make Purchases

Muse, currently only available in the United States, can complete day-to-day tasks such as scheduling, shopping, and emailing.

Meta Launches AI Assistant That Can Write Emails, Make Purchases

TL;DR

  • Meta launched Muse, a personal AI assistant, on September 8th.
  • Muse is available to US users aged 18 and over and can perform tasks like scheduling, shopping, and emailing.
  • The AI tool is designed to be safe, secure, and private, operating within isolated Linux Virtual Machines.
  • Muse cannot directly access API keys or third-party login credentials and filters sensitive data from emails.
  • Users can monitor, pause, and take over tasks from Muse at any time.
  • Early user feedback ranges from impressed with speed and organization to skeptical about security vulnerabilities.
  • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions personal AI agents working 24/7 to improve various aspects of users' lives.
  • Meta stock saw a 6% increase following the launch of Muse.