Meta Unveils Muse AI Agent and Audio Glasses at Connect
Meta launched the Muse AI agent and new audio glasses, claiming they will empower users rather than concentrate power.
Key points
- Meta's new Muse agent can book travel and order groceries using partners like Spotify and OpenTable.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses cost $349 and remove cameras to address privacy concerns about unauthorized recording.
- A $150 add-on turns supported smart glasses into an FDA-cleared hearing aid for mild to moderate loss.
Meta announced a new AI agent and smart glasses updates at its Connect conference on Wednesday. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized a consumer-friendly approach to artificial intelligence.
The company aims to make AI tools more accessible for everyday tasks. Zuckerberg called this period a wild time for building technology.
Muse Agent Performs Real World Tasks
The new agent, named Muse, goes beyond simple chatbots. It can perform actions on a user's behalf, such as booking travel or ordering groceries.
Meta partnered with companies like Spotify and OpenTable to enable these functions. Users can customize the agent's appearance and voice to make it feel personal.
A keychain-sized device called Muse Charm will be available in December. It allows users to interact with the AI without needing a phone or glasses.
New Audio Glasses Avoid Video Privacy Issues
Meta is launching Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses in October. These devices handle music and calls but lack cameras and screens.
This design choice addresses privacy concerns about recording people without permission. The starting price for these audio-only glasses is $349.
Hearing Aid Feature Adds Medical Utility
A new feature turns supported glasses into an FDA-cleared hearing aid. It helps compensate for mild to moderate hearing loss in noisy environments.
This upgrade costs $150 or requires a Meta One subscription. KTVN reported that this feature launches in the U.S. later this year.
