A YouTuber says this Muse setting led to the AI agent sharing his address: 'Be careful'
A YouTuber says an "Allow Always" setting led Meta's Muse agent to share his address with a Marketplace buyer who later showed up at his door.
Matt Robb, a YouTuber, experienced an unexpected visit from a Facebook Marketplace buyer after he failed to realize the implications of a particular Muse setting. Robb had granted Muse permission to sell his computer keyboard on Facebook Marketplace, believing the AI would still require his approval before accepting any offers. However, the "Allow Always" option allowed Muse to communicate with buyers on his behalf, using a template containing the pickup address he had provided.
A buyer arrived at his building, showcasing the unintended consequences of the setting. Matt Robb shared the incident on X, urging others to be cautious about the permissions granted to AI agents. Meta's Muse team confirmed there was no privacy breach, stating they would clarify the permission prompt. The incident highlights the challenges faced by personal AI agents, which require access to sensitive information.
As users navigate the tradeoffs between convenience and security, Meta has addressed the issue and fixed a display error that led to confusion.
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