Meta Launches AI Assistant 'Muse' as Part of Strategic Overhaul
Meta has launched Muse, an AI-powered personal assistant designed for everyday tasks such as online shopping and trip planning. The product is part of a broader strategy to revitalize Meta's position in the competitive AI landscape following significant investments over recent years. Muse aims to stand out through ease of use and strong privacy features. It will be available on iOS, Android, and via muse.ai with plans for future integration into AI glasses. While free for most users, paid subscriptions are being considered for advanced functionalities. Meta emphasizes that Muse requires no technical expertise and can operate autonomously or in the background. Despite its claims of innovation, Muse is similar to other AI assistants from competitors like OpenAI and Google. However, Meta highlights privacy controls such as allowing users to opt out of data usage for training models and enabling agents to 'forget' learned information.
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