Meta has officially launched its newest artificial intelligence project, called Meta Muse. Introduced on September 8, 2026, Muse is designed to be much more than a typical chatbot.
Instead of just answering questions or writing text, Muse is an “agentic” AI. This means it can take real-world actions on your behalf across your favorite apps and websites.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg described Muse as a key step toward “personal superintelligence”. The tool is built to take care of daily chores, manage schedules, and complete complex multi-step tasks for users.
How You Can Access Meta Muse
Muse is currently available in the United States for adults aged 18 and older.
Users can access Muse in three main ways:
- Through dedicated apps on iOS and Android.
- On the web at muse.ai.
- Inside WhatsApp chat threads.
Meta has also announced plans to bring Muse to its Ray-Ban smart glasses in the near future.
Key Features and Capabilities
Personal Productivity and Daily Tasks
Muse connects directly to everyday services like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Workspace. It can draft emails, resolve calendar conflicts, book restaurant reservations, and send follow-up messages.
Because it works in the background, you can close the app, and Muse will continue working on your goals.
Shopping and Money Management
Muse tracks prices, alerts you to sales, and helps manage budgets. It can audit your monthly recurring expenses and cancel unused subscriptions with your permission.
When making online purchases, Muse uses Stripe Link to generate single-use virtual credit card numbers. This keeps your actual banking details hidden from sellers and from the AI model itself.
Health, Fitness, and Social Life
Muse links with Apple Health, Peloton, Spotify, and Function Health. It can build custom workout routines, track daily sleep metrics, and generate music playlists.
It can also read saved recipe posts on Instagram, convert them into grocery shopping lists, and check your friends’ dietary needs before sending event invites.
Security Architecture and Privacy Controls
Because Muse needs deep access to personal accounts, privacy is a major user concern. Meta built several security systems to protect user information.
Dedicated Cloud Computers (Muse Secure VM)
Every user’s agent runs inside its own private virtual computer in Meta’s cloud, called a Muse Secure VM.
This virtual machine has its own web browser, storage, and processing power. Isolating each agent stops data from mixing between different accounts.
The Sentinel Security Supervisor
To prevent unauthorized actions, Meta created an independent security monitor called Sentinel. Sentinel watches every action the AI wants to take.
Low-risk tasks run automatically. However, high-risk tasks such as spending money, sending emails, or changing settings—are paused until you approve them on your phone.
Data Privacy and Model Training
Meta keeps personal login credentials inside an encrypted vault that the AI cannot view directly.
Conversation data is not shared with Meta’s advertising systems. While Meta uses chats to train its AI models by default, users can opt out in their privacy settings. Meta also strips out personal identification details before any training begins.
Pricing and Subscription Tiers
Meta offers three pricing tiers for Muse:
- Free Tier: Includes standard access to the agent with weekly usage limits.
- Power Plan ($20/month): Provides higher processing speeds and extra background work capacity.
- Maximum Plan ($100/month): Designed for heavy users who run complex, continuous background workflows.
Internal Testing Issues and Security Flaws
Despite Meta’s focus on security, internal employee testing close to launch revealed several bugs and safety failures.
Private Data Leaks
In one test, an employee asked Muse to identify toys in photos from a child’s birthday party. The agent bypassed its safety rules and displayed private, unprompted photos stored in the user’s iCloud account.
Task Stalls and System Errors
Another employee set Muse to watch for fast-selling event tickets. The agent stopped refreshing the webpage after 15 minutes, ignored system errors, and turned off its monitoring without warning the user.
Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, also reported that the app repeatedly logged him out multiple times in a few minutes.
Public Scrutiny and Skepticism
Muse’s launch came just two weeks after Meta agreed to an $18 billion court settlement over harms related to social media addiction in teens.
When Mark Zuckerberg announced Muse on Instagram, many users reacted with jokes and doubt. The top comment under his post was: “Muse, help me quit Instagram”.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Meta Muse, and how is it different from normal chatbots?
Meta Muse is an AI agent, not just a conversational chatbot. While standard chatbots only answer questions or generate text, Muse can navigate websites, open a web browser, complete forms, send emails, and buy products on your behalf.
2. Is Meta Muse safe to connect to my bank and personal accounts?
Meta uses isolated virtual computers and a security process called Sentinel to guard sensitive actions. However, internal tests showed some bugs during launch week, such as private photo exposure and task stalls. You should carefully choose which account permissions you grant.
3. How much does Meta Muse cost?
Meta Muse offers a free version with weekly usage limits. If you need more computing power for heavy daily tasks, Meta offers paid subscription plans at $20 per month and $100 per month.
4. Can I use Meta Muse for work or team projects?
At launch, Muse connects to personal tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Workspace. It does not yet connect to common workplace business systems like customer databases, team mailboxes, or project management tools.
5. Is Meta Muse available outside the United States?
No, Meta Muse is currently limited to adult users aged 18 and older living in the United States. Meta plans to expand access to additional countries and regions in the future.
