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Capturing data…
Capturing data…
TUE, 22 SEPT · 78 ITEMS
The Verge, Wired · AI & Technology
Meta has launched 'Muse,' an that can access users' emails, calendars, e-commerce sites, and bank accounts to perform tasks like sending emails or booking travel. Privacy concerns center on the app nudging users to share sensitive data (including bank account details) and continuing Meta's pattern of opting users into data collection for AI training, with critics arguing it is better at surveillance than assistance.
The claim is solid, sourced from a Wired byline that has hands-on experience with the app and independently verifiable reporting. The WSJ and The Verge have also reported on Muse's trust and privacy issues in the past week, corroborating the data-collection concerns and the app's reliance on sensitive personal information.
This wave of coverage is genuinely new, with the authoritative grounding window showing publication on September 19–20, 2026, consistent with the first articles appearing within the past two days.
We previously covered Meta's earlier 'Muse Image' AI feature that was rolled back in July 2026 after user backlash over privacy and consent, and in September 2026 we noted the launch of a more general-purpose AI agent that could autonomously access other apps.