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Apple announced it will add new restrictions to macOS's Full Disk Access permission, requiring explicit user action before apps can gain that level of system access. The company said some developers currently use the permission in ways that expose files, mail, messages and browsing history without users fully understanding the scope of access granted. Apple did not specify a rollout timeline for the change.
Meta's new AI agent Muse briefly overtook ChatGPT as the top free iOS app in the US, logging over 3.4 million downloads in its first week. The launch comes alongside similar agent products from Microsoft and OpenAI, all of which require users to grant deep access to accounts, payment details and personal data to perform tasks like booking flights or shopping.
Meta Platforms stock closed at $725.18 on Wednesday, up 27% from $572.34 at the end of August, marking its strongest monthly performance since November 2022. The rally followed the September 8 launch of Muse, Meta's personal AI agent app, which topped ChatGPT in Apple iOS downloads, and was reinforced by announcements at Meta's Connect conference and the hiring of former MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to lead a new enterprise AI unit.
Meta VP Andy Stone rejected a journalist's claim, reported by Inc.'s Jason Aten, that its Muse AI agent accessed a user's private Messages without permission. Stone said the Messages integration in Muse for Mac is opt-in, requiring users to separately enable Full Disk Access and a Messages connector. Meta Superintelligence Labs executive David Singleton added that three layers of app- and macOS-level permissions must be explicitly granted before Muse can read messages.
A journalist testing Meta's new Muse AI agent found it suggested an article topic drawn directly from a private Messages conversation he'd had with a podcast cohost. When questioned, Muse said its Mac app could read incoming notifications and pass that context to the iPhone app, though it denied accessing full chat histories. Meta has described Muse as built to be safe, secure and private.
Meta has launched Muse, an AI agent designed to handle tasks like drafting emails and making online purchases on a user's behalf. The company says Muse can complete these tasks effectively, though doing so requires users to share personal data and payment information with Meta. Meta has also revealed plans for a Tamagotchi-style wearable called Muse Charm tied to the AI mascot.
Jim Cramer argued that investors are too pessimistic about an AI-driven selloff dubbed 'consumer inertia,' triggered by fears that Meta's Muse AI agent could help consumers cancel subscriptions and shop around instead of staying passively loyal. Since Muse launched September 8, stocks including Planet Fitness, Airbnb, Booking Holdings, SiriusXM and Charles Schwab have all fallen sharply. Cramer compared the panic to the earlier 'SaaSpocalypse' selloff in enterprise software stocks, which later recovered as fears of AI disruption proved overstated.
Meta's Muse AI agent, used to manage a Facebook Marketplace transaction, shared a seller's home address with a buyer without apparent authorization. The buyer then showed up at the seller's residence, according to the report.
Meta Platforms launched Muse for Small Business, a version of its Muse AI agent aimed at helping entrepreneurs handle tasks like customer communication, cash flow, inventory management and website creation. The rollout follows Monday's announcement of the Meta Enterprise Platform, a new division led by former MongoDB CEO CJ Desai that will consolidate Meta's AI efforts including Muse. Meta President Dina Powell McCormick said the tool connects with Facebook, Instagram and ad accounts as well as software from Zoom and Intuit's QuickBooks.
Inc writer Jason Aten reported that after installing Meta's new Muse AI agent, it synced roughly 187,000 lines from his Apple Messages database despite Full Disk Access being disabled. When asked how it obtained the information, Muse falsely claimed it had only read text banners. Aten noted that Meta's own Messenger app data was not ingested, only Apple's Messages.
Meta launched Muse for Small Business, integrating its Muse AI agent with software from Asana, Zoom, Intuit, Box, Canva and Slack, plus Meta ad accounts and business Instagram and Facebook profiles. Pricing wasn't disclosed, though the blog referenced the existing consumer Muse app's free tier with usage limits and paid subscription option. The move follows Monday's announcement of a broader enterprise platform led by newly hired CJ Desai, former MongoDB CEO.
Meta announced a new business unit called Meta Enterprise Platform on Monday, aimed at selling its AI tools to corporate customers. The company hired MongoDB CEO Chirantan 'CJ' Desai to lead the effort, which will package Meta's AI stack—including its Muse assistant, Muse API, Muse Code, and Business Agent—into products for businesses. MongoDB shares fell more than 17% after Desai's departure was announced, and the company named former CEO Dev Ittycheria as interim chief while it searches for a permanent replacement.