Meta has unveiled Muse, a doll-like AI agent designed to assist with everyday tasks. CEO Mark Zuckerberg showcased customizable avatars, including a default character called Jolly and his own toga-wearing persona, Agrippa. The device is being built into Meta's AI-powered glasses and includes a dedicated security component called Muse Secure VM. Meta reportedly delayed the launch to prioritize safety measures before making the product available.
NBC News chief tech analyst Joanna Stern demonstrated Meta's new Muse AI agent in a recent video feature. She discussed what Zuckerberg shared with her about the technology's functionality and what users can expect. The segment provided a closer look at how the tool operates in practice.
Key Takeaways
- Meta launches Muse, a cute AI agent with custom avatars and built-in security features
- Muse integrates into Meta's AI-powered glasses and uses Muse Secure VM for data protection
- NBC's Joanna Stern demonstrated Meta's Muse agent in a hands-on video feature
- Meta delayed Muse launch to focus on safety and security measures
Meta launches cute AI agent Muse with custom avatars and security features
Meta introduced Muse, a cute doll-like AI agent designed to help with everyday tasks. CEO Mark Zuckerberg showcased customizable avatars like the default Jolly and his own toga-wearing Agrippa. Muse is being integrated into Meta's AI-powered glasses and features a secure computer called Muse Secure VM to protect user data. Meta delayed the launch to focus on safety and security measures.
NBC analyst demonstrates Meta's Muse AI agent in video feature
NBC News chief tech analyst Joanna Stern appeared on Here's the Scoop to discuss her hands-on experience with Meta's new AI agent Muse. She shared details about what Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told her regarding the technology. The segment explored how the tool functions and what users can expect from it.
Australian PM warns UN about rapid AI development after government breach
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Aikido Security releases compressed open-weight model Altar-1 for on-prem use
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DMexco 2026 panels tackle AI governance and the future CMO role
DMexco 2026 in Cologne, Germany featured panels on scaling AI operations and training bold CMOs. Speakers including Meta's Tino Krause and IBM's Asil Yilmaz stressed the need for strong governance and human-centered AI. Panelists agreed that trust and security checks must keep pace with rapid AI changes. A second panel explored how AI and data are transforming marketing leadership and the concept of trust in business.
INSEAD teaches managers AI fluency not technical expertise
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Deceptive AI agents can sway multi-agent groups easily
A new study shows that deceptive AI agents can mislead groups regardless of group size. What matters is the proportion of deceivers, not the total number of agents. The defection rate rises linearly as more agents become deceptive. LLM agents defect even when deceivers are a minority, unlike humans who resist until confederates form a majority. The study found that adding more agents is not a defense because adversaries can scale with the group.
Anthropic investor Lonsdale criticizes AI fear campaigns
Joe Lonsdale, an investor in Anthropic and co-founder of Palantir, criticized AI companies for using fear of existential risks to influence public policy. He spoke at the Reuters Momentum AI Austin event on September 25. Lonsdale praised Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and called the company a leader in the AI race. He also discussed AI-powered autonomous weapons and stressed that military leaders must remain accountable. Lonsdale said his focus is on building his businesses rather than pursuing a Pentagon role.
AI campaign ads grow in 2026 midterms with weak disclosure
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MSU researchers create AI tool to spot lung damage
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Israel moves to secure its future as a global AI leader
Israel is working to become a leader in artificial intelligence because AI will shape the economy, science, and national security for decades. A National AI Directorate has been created in the Prime Minister's Office and is led by Brig. Gen. (Res.) Erez Askal. The strategy calls for long-term investment in people, including teaching AI skills to children, expanding university training, and encouraging Israeli experts to return from abroad. The plan also stresses the need for strong national computing power and data centers to support AI growth.
Sources
- It’s cute. It’s cuddly. And it wants all your data.
- What is Meta's new AI tool 'Muse' and how does it work?
- Australian PM warns in UN speech about the ‘furious pace’ of AI after security breach
- Aikido Security Releases Altar-1: An Open-Weight Security Model Pruned From GLM-5.3 to 328 GB
- DMexco ’26 Briefing: From scaling AI operations to teaching the next generation of ‘bold’ CMOs
- INSEAD's AI Bet: Teach The Manager, Not The Model
- How does Adversarial Influence Scale in Multi-Agent Systems?
- Anthropic investor Lonsdale says AI firms stoking fear to sway policy
- AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosure
- MSU researchers develop AI tool to detect lung damage
- Ensuring Israel’s AI leadership: Are we prepared for the next revolution?
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