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Meta rolls out spoken Muse AI conversations in US app
Meta has introduced real-time voice conversations with its Muse AI agent, alongside avatars that animate as they speak. The feature gives users a more expressive way to interact with the assistant, and points to Meta bringing Muse beyond its app to wearables.
Users can ask Muse to choose a voice tone or select from options in avatar settings. Early use found responses generally quick, with occasional pauses while the agent looks up information; the avatar animation may feel uncanny to some. Voice mode is rolling out in the US on the app, with support planned soon for Meta AI glasses and for the Muse Charm gadget, expected to ship this year.
In short
- Muse now supports real-time voice conversations.
- Avatars animate as the AI speaks.
- The feature is rolling out in the US.
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The case for
Spoken conversations and animated avatars could make Muse easier and more natural to use, especially for people who find typing inconvenient or prefer voice interaction. Bringing the assistant to glasses and other wearables may also let users access information more readily in everyday situations.
The case against
A more expressive interface may make an AI assistant feel more human or authoritative than its capabilities warrant, while pauses and imperfect answers can still disrupt a conversation. Extending voice AI to glasses and wearables also raises reasonable concerns about privacy and the place of always-available assistants in daily life.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Muse has a voice mode now”.