Meta announced Wednesday that users in the United States can now conduct video chats with Muse, its AI agent, which appears as a customizable animated avatar capable of taking calls on the user's behalf. The feature marks an expansion of Meta's artificial intelligence offerings, allowing the agent to interact in real time through a visual, personalized interface rather than text alone. According to the company, users can adjust the avatar's appearance and delegate conversations to the AI agent, positioning Muse as a more interactive layer between users and their digital communications.
The rollout comes ahead of Meta's planned launch of a Tamagotchi-like wearable device intended to bring Muse into physical form, though the company has not disclosed a release date or pricing. The announcement reflects broader industry efforts to move AI assistants beyond chatbots and into embodied, always-available companions. Meta has not detailed privacy safeguards governing how the AI agent handles user conversations, a question likely to draw scrutiny as video-based AI interaction expands. The company said additional markets and features would follow in the coming months.
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