Meta has introduced Muse, a personal AI agent designed to do more than respond to prompts, with the company saying it can take over tasks, work towards larger goals and make suggestions on its own.
New Features in Automated Browsing Agents
A newly developed agent can autonomously open web browsers, complete online forms, and negotiate tasks on behalf of users. This technology allows the agent to persist in its activities even if the user closes the application, providing updates when significant changes occur or when user approval is necessary, such as before sending emails or making purchases.
Meta said Shop Pay will soon be available as another payment option, while 1Password support is also coming so Muse can use logins that users already have. Meta said Muse has been built around a dedicated security system called Muse Secure VM, a virtual machine designed to house both the agent and a user’s data. Link’s wallet for agents generates a one-time-use card, keeping users’ actual card details hidden while allowing Muse to make purchases across the internet.
Meta said Muse is intended to help users get better results with less effort, including selling a car for more, lowering a bill or modifying a training plan as other aspects of their lives change. Meta said Muse does not have visibility into users’ passwords or payment methods. Credentials shared with the agent are stored securely so Muse can use them without seeing them, including passwords entered directly into the browser. Access can be changed or a connected service can be disconnected at any time. Users can also opt out of having their interactions used to train Meta’s AI models.
