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Meta expands Muse agent with Mac control and smart glasses
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- →macOS support allows Muse to compete directly with OpenAI's Operator in autonomous desktop automation.
- →Smart glasses integration marks a strategic push for hands-free, always-on AI interaction.
- →Deep e-commerce partnerships transform the agent from a tool into a potential shopping platform.
Meta announced significant expansions to its consumer AI agent, Muse, during its Connect event. Key updates include native macOS support for autonomous desktop task execution, integration with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses for voice-activated assistance, and a new 'Muse Realtime Avatar' feature for video interaction. The company also revealed partnerships with major retailers like Shopify, Best Buy, and Walmart, alongside payment processors Stripe and PayPal, to enable direct purchasing through the agent. Meta plans to offer Muse with a large free token allowance, aiming to monetize via transaction fees.
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