Meta launches Muse, AI agent that can access other apps to send emails, make payments
Meta has launched 'Muse,' an AI agent capable of autonomously performing tasks like sending emails and making payments across various apps. While designed for personal productivity, the release has raised concerns regarding data privacy and the potential for agent mismanagement.
Why it matters
The deployment of autonomous AI agents that interact with personal financial and communication data represents a significant shift in AI utility and security risks.
Meta rolled out on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) a long-touted AI assistant that can autonomously send emails, sell a car and book travel on a person’s behalf, despite internal concerns that the technology mismanages its access to sensitive personal data.
The company’s Muse agent, known internally as Hatch, is the centerpiece of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to offer “personal superintelligence” to the billions of people who use Meta’s services daily.
The product will be available only in the U.S. initially, via a dedicated Muse app or Meta’s WhatsApp messaging service, Meta said in its announcement. Meta said it plans to add the agent to its line of smart glasses “soon,” without elaborating.
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