Meta’s Muse exposes shared conversations, raising privacy concerns

Meta’s Muse is an AI assistant designed to carry out online tasks for users, such as booking a restaurant table or buying furniture.

The company launched it in September as a consumer-focused service, while OpenAI’s agent, Dot, was aimed more at work tasks.

Muse can use personal information to do more when users give it access to data such as email, calendars or payment accounts.

Thousands of shared conversations can be found by title with a single search, raising concerns about what users may reveal through the service.

This matters because AI agents can make life more convenient while exposing sensitive personal or business information.

Meta says Muse does not currently share its data with its advertising system, but its executives say the company is still exploring business models, including paid plans and transaction fees.