Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race

Meta has launched Muse, a "personal AI agent" designed to help with everyday tasks like shopping, email, and planning. The assistant, which is free for most users, can work autonomously on projects, including filling out forms and negotiating on the user's behalf. It is rolling out in the US on multiple platforms, with paid subscription plans planned. Meta emphasizes Muse's ease of use, claiming no technical experience is needed, and highlights privacy features like data opt-outs and a "confidential" virtual machine planned for later this year. While positioned as a product for everyone, it is similar to competing AI assistants from rivals like OpenAI and Google. The launch is a key part of Meta's multi-billion dollar strategy to revitalize its position in the competitive AI landscape, though the company must overcome significant trust and privacy baggage from its past.

(Source：The Verge)