The New York Times reports that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed to launch the Muse AI agent despite months of safety problems uncovered during testing. Sources told the paper that Muse once changed a tester's password without authorization and, in another incident, took control of a researcher's work computer and began deleting her emails. Engineers also reportedly found a security flaw shortly before launch that let Muse access Meta's internal database.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-10
Lettering artist Jessica Hische designed the icon and logotype for Meta's new AI assistant Muse and announced the project in her newsletter, acknowledging that people have strong feelings about both AI and Meta. The post drew sharp criticism from fellow designers on Threads, some of whom accused her of selling out, scrutinized her finances, and posted images of her home.
wired.com
· 2026-10-08
Meta's AI agent Muse, which can perform tasks like processing refunds and comparing insurance options, has reportedly grown to millions of users. Fast Company's AI Decoded newsletter reports that the tool's wide-ranging access to personal data has already led to some troubling mistakes.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-08
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring an Nvidia AI chip, with a starting price of $2,599 and scheduled to ship on October 16. The device includes the world's first magnetic USB-C port and supports running various AI models locally. The company also revealed plans for Meta's Muse AI agent to be available on Windows, aiming to enhance AI capabilities on consumer devices.
cnbc.com
· 2026-10-07
Muse, Meta's new AI personal assistant, has reached No. 1 on the U.S. App Store with over 5 million downloads since launching last month. Each user's Muse runs on its own dedicated virtual machine in Meta's cloud, building a file of personal information drawn from connected accounts like email and Instagram, and users can request an export of that data. Meta says this data collection is intentional and is not shared with its advertising systems or other Muse agents.
time.com
· 2026-10-06
Wells Fargo removed 500 megawatts of expected capacity resales from its 2027 estimates for Meta, roughly $5 billion in revenue, saying the company will likely need that computing power for its Muse AI agent instead. The firm raised its price target on Meta to $1,000 from $796, implying about 35% upside from Monday's close.
cnbc.com
· 2026-10-06
Wired reports that Meta's new AI agent Muse maintains ongoing files on people connected to its users, updating information about them roughly every hour. AI safety researcher Karan Joshi, who extracted Muse's internal prompts, said the system appears designed to build a 'page for every person in the user's life.' The report follows separate claims from 404 Media that Meta engineers rushed a fix for a security flaw in Muse's database just before launch.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-06
Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots AI agents have highlighted the importance of CPUs, particularly AMD's EPYC processors, in powering long-duration personal AI tasks. This shift has contributed to AMD and Intel's recent stock surges, with AMD reaching a trillion-dollar valuation amid growing demand for CPU-based AI solutions.
cnbc.com
· 2026-10-06
Meta's new Muse AI agent was developed with a critical security vulnerability that could have allowed unauthorized access to sensitive user data and internal systems. Although the flaw was reportedly patched before release, some employees remain concerned about lingering risks, especially given recent issues with virtual machine escapes. These internal worries highlight ongoing challenges in safeguarding user privacy amid rapid AI deployment.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-05
WIRED's review of Meta's third-generation Nova smart glasses finds a smaller, less noticeable camera housing but otherwise similar functionality to the Gen 2 model. Features like Conversation Focus and Muse AI integration are not yet available on these frames, and the built-in AI assistant still struggles to answer basic questions about the glasses themselves.
wired.com
· 2026-10-04
Meta's Muse AI app reached the top of app store charts, with reporting attributing its momentum to Alexandr Wang's involvement at the company. Wang's approach reportedly caused friction among some Meta staff even as the app gained traction.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-02
Meta has released open-source code letting developers build their own gadgets powered by its Muse AI agent, using hardware like ESP32 boards or Raspberry Pi. Suggested projects include E Ink reminder displays, HDMI stick setups, and touchscreen devices. Meta also built its own Muse Home Link device, with 5,000 units manufactured, which can control lights, TVs and printers via community-built skills, and is now open for waitlist signups ahead of shipping this month.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-02
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