I tried Meta’s new Muse AI agent — it’s incredibly useful, but handing it my digital life felt deeply uncomfortable

https://www.techradar.com/author/eric-hal-schwartz· Sep 14, 2026 · 11:48 AM UTC ·15 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 4 views

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Meta has launched Muse, a personal AI agent available in the U.S. that can perform online tasks such as shopping and sending emails on behalf of users. The service operates through a cloud-based virtual computer and requires users to grant access to their digital accounts to function. While the tool offers significant convenience for automating daily activities, the author expresses deep discomfort regarding the privacy implications of handing over control of their digital life.

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▪Muse is currently available to U.S. adults via a dedicated app, the Muse.ai portal, or through WhatsApp.
▪The service offers a free tier, with paid options costing $20 per month for Power and $100 per month for Maximum usage.
▪The AI agent operates by opening a browser in a cloud-based virtual computer to interact with connected services.
▪Users must sign in to their online accounts, such as Amazon, to allow Muse to complete purchases and other sensitive tasks.

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AI Platforms & Assistants I tried Meta’s new Muse AI agent — it’s incredibly useful, but handing it my digital life felt deeply uncomfortable Features By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 14 September 2026 That much power over my life needs supervision When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock / jackpress) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Meta’s new Muse AI platform would like the keys to your digital life to help run it for you.

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