Meta has released Muse, an AI assistant the company describes as its first significant move into AI-powered productivity tools. According to Meta, the agent is designed to “take the busywork off your plate,” assisting with tasks such as online shopping, emails, and trip-planning.
The Verge tested the tool, noting that Meta has historically emphasized entertainment over productivity. In the hands-on review, Muse generally performed as expected, but the reviewer reported that the assistant autonomously collected a notable amount of personal information, which overshadowed the overall experience.
Why it matters
Muse represents a shift in focus for Meta toward productivity-oriented AI agents that carry out actions on a user’s behalf. The reviewer’s concerns about the volume of data the assistant gathered highlight ongoing questions about privacy in agentic AI tools.
Who should care
Users considering AI assistants for everyday tasks, along with those attentive to how much personal data such tools collect, may find this hands-on account relevant.