Meta launches personal AI agent named ‘Muse’:To help users send emails and shop online, currently available only in the US

Meta launched its personal artificial intelligence agent, ‘Muse,’ on Tuesday for people aged 18 and above. It will also help with everyday tasks such as scheduling and shopping. According to Meta, Muse can also help turn long-term goals into action plans. It is currently available only in the United States. Meta says that its safety and privacy features are distinctive. The agent runs on a secure virtual machine, keeping both the agent’s and the user’s data safe. Users can interact with Muse through its separate app or via WhatsApp. It can perform small tasks such as sending emails and booking travel. It can also work on long-term goals, such as creating a year-long exercise plan or starting a new business. This Is How Muse Will Work When a user shares their target with Muse, it will help create a personalized plan for them. It will then organize the user’s time and resources to move the work forward. Muse can open a browser and fill out forms. It can also negotiate on the user’s behalf. Technology companies are describing AI agents as the next major technology after chatbots. Chatbots can answer questions and search for information, but they do not perform tasks on behalf of users. How Is an AI Agent Different from a Chatbot? In its most common form, an AI agent works like a traditional computer program. Such a program is designed to complete a task, such as opening an app. When it is connected to an AI large language model, it can find the information necessary to complete a task without being instructed at every step. For example, it will not just help draft an email. It can read the message, try to understand how the user wants to respond, and then send the reply automatically. Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Vision For Meta, this agent is part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision in which AI superintelligence is available to everyone. He outlined his vision in a 6,500-word essay published online last month. Critics described the document as full of fantasies. Zuckerberg wrote that Meta is moving toward an era in which everyone will have tools to create new businesses, get help with Ph.D.-level studies, and receive lifestyle advice tailored to their needs. Zuckerberg wrote, “Every person will have a highly capable personal agent that understands you, your goals, and everything important to you. Your agent will work on your behalf 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to improve your relationships, health, career, finances, household tasks, hobbies, and other aspects of your life.” This agent will save time for the things people enjoy and help them achieve what they would not be able to accomplish without it.