Key facts
- Meta's AI assistant, Muse, has launched on macOS.
- Muse can interact with files, messages, and other user data.
- The AI agent can perform tasks such as organizing inboxes and finding travel information.
- Muse's ability to access information is sometimes limited by the complexity of other applications and platforms, such as WhatsApp or specific school portals.
- Meta has updated Muse to allow it to make phone calls.
Meta's AI assistant, Muse, is now available on Mac, enabling users to delegate tasks that involve interacting with their files, messages, and other personal data. The tool is designed to act as a personal assistant, helping with organizational tasks and information retrieval.
According to a review, Muse can effectively manage tasks like digesting important emails and identifying potentially cancellable subscriptions. However, its capabilities are sometimes constrained by the digital ecosystems it needs to navigate. For instance, it struggled with tasks involving school-specific apps and online forms that required complex login procedures or were embedded within links. It also could not access messages within WhatsApp groups, limiting its ability to track information from those platforms.
While Muse faced challenges in planning a child's birthday party and renewing Girl Scout memberships due to the need for human decision-making and website complexities, Meta has since updated the agent to allow it to make phone calls. The reviewer noted that despite potential privacy concerns regarding Meta's access to personal data, the ease of use and task-oriented nature of Muse made it an appealing tool.