Meta Unveils Muse AI: Your Pocket-Sized Digital Assistant

Meta is advancing its vision for AI integration into daily life, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighting new devices and agents at the company's Connect event. The Muse AI agent is being embedded across various products, aiming to become a central part of users' routines.

Expansions include partnerships with retailers like Walmart, GameStop, Gap, and Wayfair, allowing Muse to browse and make purchases. Muse will also gain the ability to operate Mac apps, managing tasks autonomously. This push aims to position Meta competitively against other AI agents.

Meta introduced new VR glasses designed as an all-in-one computer and entertainment device, featuring virtual screens for activities like watching movies or gaming. These glasses are slated for a spring release at $1,299, with Meta emphasizing their lighter design and lower cost compared to competitors.

The company is also doubling down on its smart glasses strategy with updated Ray-Ban models. New audio-only glasses, launching October 13 for $349, focus on voice commands and calls, while camera-equipped versions start at $449. A new keychain-sized device, the Muse Charm, is also in development for direct interaction with Muse.

Despite privacy concerns and past criticism regarding its AI glasses, Meta remains optimistic. Zuckerberg anticipates billions will use Muse, signaling the company's commitment to AI's future role in everyday technology, even as consumer caution around AI grows.