Mark Zuckerberg predicts Muse will become a "personal superintelligence" for billions.
Meta on Wednesday debuted "Muse Charm," a new, keychain-sized AI handheld device it will use to bring its viral Muse assistant to the masses. Why it matters: Meta's has raced ahead of OpenAI , Apple and other companies that are racing to build a new crop of small AI devices, revving up the massive market interest that Muse has generated in the market. Driving the news: The Muse Charm will be…
Meta unveiled Muse Charm, a keychain-sized AI device, during its Meta Connect event on Wednesday. This marks Meta's entry into the burgeoning market for compact AI devices, potentially outpacing competitors like OpenAI and Apple. The Muse Charm will be available for purchase by December, the first tech company to introduce its own category of device.
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, believes that the convergence of AI advancements with hardware investments could yield a "personal superintelligence" for billions. The company has also integrated new Muse capabilities, such as live video chat, real-time voice conversations with customizable voice options, and a personalized email address for each agent.
In addition to Muse, Meta announced retail partners, including Walmart, Best Buy, Gap, Sephora, and Wayfair, which sets Amazon's decision to exclude Muse apart. The company's announcement of Muse on glasses is expected to arrive in the coming months. Zuckerberg envisions Muse as a business model that could generate income for Meta through small fees on transactions.
Alongside Muse, Meta revealed a range of new hardware and privacy features, including audio-only glasses and updated Meta Ray-Ban and Meta Glasses models. The company also previewed a slim, $1,299 VR headset set to launch next spring, featuring a 5K display housed in a separate, wired puck. Meta has consistently invested in glasses and AI technology, and now sees the convergence of these technologies as the key to the next major platform.
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