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‘Charming and disarming’ … how Meta’s technology-packed Muse harnesses the power of cuteness.

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Meta launched a product called Muse, a cute 'little guy' that can answer emails, book travel or do a weekly food shop. The launch follows backlash against Meta's smart glasses.

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Meta has launched a device called the Muse that can answer emails, book travel or do weekly food shopping, presented as a cuter alternative following backlash against its smart glasses.

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Meta launches Muse AI product

Meta’s Muse Is Adults-Only. Why Does It Look Like a Kids’ Toy?
WIRED AI · 26 Sept 2026, 10:30
Meta opens early access program for new Muse features
TechCrunch AI · 25 Sept 2026, 20:34
Meta’s Muse just stole the AI spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic
TechCrunch AI · 25 Sept 2026, 18:22

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“The tech giant has launched a cute ‘little guy’ that can answer emails, book travel or do your weekly food shop After the recent backlash against Meta’s so-called “pervert” smart glasses, this week Mark Zuckerberg launched a much cuter alternative: the Muse…”
Guardian AI, 26 Sept 2026, 17:09.

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