Meta unveils Muse AI agent with access to email, payments and bookings

2026-09-08 16:59 UTC – 2026-09-09 16:53 UTC

Neutral summary

Meta unveiled its personal AI agent Muse on September 8, saying it can autonomously send emails, book trips, make purchases and payments, and fill out web forms. The service launched in the US with a free tier and paid subscriptions at $20 or $100 per month, accessible through a dedicated app or WhatsApp. The company says Muse was designed with privacy and security in mind, but concerns have been raised about its access to sensitive personal data. Meta's shares rose more than 5% after the announcement.

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2026-09-08 16:59 · Frandroid (outlet profile)
L’agent IA Muse de Meta peut gérer vos mails, votre agenda et votre compte en banque pour vous. Muse de Meta, l'agent IA autonome, entre en phase de bêta fermée. L'occasion de voir ce qu'il est capable de faire, du moin…
2026-09-08 19:00 · The Verge (outlet profile)
Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race. Meta is making another push to bring artificial intelligence to the masses with Muse, a personal assistant it says can put AI in the hands of virtually anyone. The prod…
2026-09-08 19:00 · TechCrunch (outlet profile)
Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?. Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more — making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet…
2026-09-08 19:00 · Engadget (outlet profile)
Meta reveals its AI agent that can shop, send emails and plan trips on your behalf. Muse, Meta's newly revealed AI agent, can perform tasks autonomously, if you trust it to do that.
2026-09-08 19:01 · Financial Times (outlet profile)
Meta unveils AI personal assistant linked to WhatsApp and Instagram. New ‘agent’ called Muse designed to make customised suggestions based on chats and social media activity
2026-09-08 19:05 · The Independent (outlet profile)
Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy. Meta is launching a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over
2026-09-08 19:09 · CNBC (outlet profile)
Meta pushes into personal AI agents as company faces public reckoning over privacy and safety. Meta unveiled its Muse personal agent app that comes in a free tier or a monthly subscription costing $20 or $100 depending…
2026-09-08 20:00 · G1 (outlet profile)
Meta lança Muse, IA que consegue acessar outros aplicativos para enviar e-mails e fazer pagamentos. Muse, agente de IA da Meta Divulgação/Meta A Meta lançou nesta terça-feira (8) um assistente de inteligência artificial…
2026-09-08 20:12 · Wired (outlet profile)
Meta Releases Muse, a Personal AI Agent With Privacy ‘Built Into It’. Designed to compete with OpenClaw and Instinct, the company says Muse can do everything from sell your car to book you a plane ticket.
2026-09-08 21:32 · El Mundo (outlet profile)
Meta lanza su primer agente de inteligencia artificial, Muse. Se llama Muse y es gratuito pero tienes funciones que requieren suscripción y no llegará a Europa de momento  Leer
2026-09-08 21:41 · ITmedia (outlet profile)
Meta、パーソナルAIエージェント「Muse」発表メール送信や買い物も代行（まずは米国で無料提供開始）. Metaは、日常の作業を代行するパーソナルAIエージェント「Muse」を発表した。専用アプリやWhatsAppから操作でき、メール送信や旅行予約、Webフォーム入力などを自律して行う。専用VMや別エージェントによる多層防御で安全性を高め、決済やログイン情報との連携にも対応する。基本機能は無料。
2026-09-08 21:43 · The Independent (outlet profile)
Meta launches new AI agent – here’s what to know
2026-09-08 21:52 · El Economista (outlet profile)
Meta lanza agente de IA capaz de acceder a otras aplicaciones para enviar correos electrónicos. Vishal Shah, vicepresidente de productos de IA en Meta, afirmó que la empresa había retrasado inicialmente el lanzamiento d…
2026-09-08 22:00 · The National (UAE) (outlet profile)
What is Meta's Muse AI agent?
2026-09-08 22:15 · Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Meta lança agente de IA capaz de acessar outros aplicativos para enviar emails e fazer pagamentos. A Meta lançou nesta terça-feira (8) um assistente de inteligência artificial que afirma ser capaz de enviar emails de fo…
2026-09-08 22:25 · UOL (outlet profile)
Meta lança agente de IA capaz de acessar outros aplicativos para enviar emails e fazer pagamentos. A Meta lançou nesta terça-feira (8) um assistente de inteligência artificial que afirma ser capaz de enviar emails de fo…
2026-09-08 23:08 · The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
Meta launches AI agent that can access other apps to send emails, make payments. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plan to supply "personal superintelligence" is part of an attempt to diversify the company's revenue sources be…
2026-09-09 03:02 · Heise (outlet profile)
Meta Platforms bringt persönlichen KI-Agenten „Muse“ für alltägliche Aufgaben. Die einfach zu bedienende „Muse“ kann E-Mails bearbeiten und online einkaufen. Dazu müssen Nutzer mehr Daten als je zuvor preisgeben, zunäch…
2026-09-09 04:15 · Heise (outlet profile)
Mittwoch: Huawei-Verstöße gegen US-Sanktionen, Metas privater KI-Agent für alle. China-Konzern vor Gericht + Muse für Alltagsaufgaben per KI + Rechenzentren in Argentinien + Rechtsweg auch alternativ zulässig + Bit-Raus…
2026-09-09 04:43 · Times of India (outlet profile)
'Muse, help me quit Instagram': Zuckerberg’s AI launch gets hilarious reactions. Mark Zuckerberg introduced Muse, a personal AI agent designed for Instagram, offering innovative user support. While some users humorously…
2026-09-09 09:00 · El Nacional (outlet profile)
Muse reserva viajes, renegocia facturas y convierte objetivos en planes. El nuevo modelo de IA de Meta se encarga de realizar gestiones de todo tipo por el usuario, aunque para ello necesita la conexión a las apps que u…
2026-09-09 10:43 · Golem (outlet profile)
Muse Spark 1.3: Meta startet KI-Agenten für Mails, Einkäufe und Reisen. Metas KI-Agent bekommt Zugriff auf E-Mails, Zahlungen und persönliche Daten, soll aber ohne Zustimmung nicht nach außen handeln dürfen. ( KI , OAut…
2026-09-09 13:01 · Business Insider (outlet profile)
Mark Zuckerberg laid out what he uses Meta's new AI agent for — kid-friendly cake recipes and MMA advice. Mark Zuckerberg said he uses Meta's AI agent Muse for family tasks like baking with his daughter, on the weekends.
2026-09-09 13:05 · El Colombiano (outlet profile)
Así funciona Muse, el nuevo agente de IA de Meta que hace tareas por usted: pagos, formularios y más. Meta ha anunciado el lanzamiento de Muse, su nuevo agente de Inteligencia Artificial (IA) personal que ayuda a los us…
2026-09-09 14:24 · Forbes (outlet profile)
Meta Shares Boosted After Muse AI Agent Launch. Meta’s shares jumped over 5% on Wednesday morning after the company launched an AI agent that can send emails, book trips and make payments.
2026-09-09 16:53 · BFMTV (outlet profile)
Meta lance Muse, son agent intelligent conçu pour "être privé, sûr et sécurisé" et travailler constamment pour vous. Disponible uniquement aux États-Unis pour le moment, Muse peut réaliser des tâches comme rédiger des c…

Factual core

Meta has developed an AI agent named Muse.
Muse can handle emails and make online purchases.
Meta launched an AI agent that can access other apps to send emails and make payments.

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