Meta's Muse AI used human contractors for some calls, including one that ended with a racist remark
Meta admitted to using human contractors for calls made by its new Muse AI assistant, a practice that was rolled back after employee concerns about privacy and lack of disclosure. The decision to involve humans was driven by internal tests showing significantly higher success rates compared to AI-only calls, as many businesses hang up on automated agents. An incident involving a racist remark by a contractor during a call further highlighted the risks, leading Meta to apologize and remove the specific agent from its projects.
- ▪Meta enabled a human concierge service for half of its employees last week, allowing contractors to handle calls for the Muse AI agent.
- ▪Internal testing indicated that human agents achieved a 95% to 98% success rate for calls, significantly higher than AI-only attempts.
- ▪A Meta executive acknowledged that using human operators without clear disclosure was a mistake, resulting in the feature being rolled back.
- ▪During one call, a contractor made a racist remark, prompting Meta to apologize to the affected employee and ban the agent from future projects.
- ▪Meta stated that it will only release the feature publicly once appropriate disclosures and safeguards are in place.
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AI Software meta meta muse Meta's Muse AI used human contractors for some calls, including one that ended with a racist remark Meta admitted it was a mistake to use human callers without clearer disclosure By Rob Thubron September 23, 2026, 6:58 Add TechSpot body.interior.news #content-header .wrapper { padding: 20px 0 55px; } Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Cutting corners: Meta wants Muse to take everyday chores off your hands, but some of that AI has involved actual people. The company has been testing a human concierge service that lets contractors handle calls for its new personal AI agent, raising privacy concerns among its own employees.
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