Meta wants your next gadget to be Muse-infused
Meta wants Muse in your TV and your toaster, so it's giving the code away for free.
Meta has unveiled Muse Gadgets, an open-source project that empowers developers to create their own hardware connected to their personal AI agent, Muse. This new venture aims to attract hobbyists and hackers who wish to experiment with integrating Muse into various devices and systems.
To facilitate this, Meta has provided open-source firmware and a Linux software development kit (SDK), along with several project ideas. These include incorporating a color e-ink display or connecting Muse to a stick that plugs into a TV’s HDMI port, among others.
The possibilities seem virtually limitless. Users can opt for a low-cost hobbyist computer like a Raspberry Pi or an off-the-shelf ESP32 board, and then connect Muse to displays, buttons, sensors, actuators, and other components on their workbench. Meta has also established a Discord channel to assist users in their endeavors.
Meta has already demonstrated its commitment to Muse with the development of the Muse Home Link, a USB-C-powered device that enables Muse to connect to a home network and interact with smart devices such as speakers and smart TVs. Meta has manufactured 5,000 of these devices and is offering them free to Muse subscribers while supplies last.
The success of Home Link, which garnered nearly 30,000 views in just a few hours after Meta's announcement, suggests that freebies of this nature may have been claimed. However, Meta remains optimistic about the broader potential of Muse Gadgets. As Nat Friedman, head of product at Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, explained, the company sees Muse Gadgets as a means to expand Muse's reach beyond individual consumers and into small businesses and enterprises.
In addition to Muse Gadgets, Meta has introduced Muse for Small Business, a free version with usage limits that connects Muse to tools like Shopify, Dropbox, and Slack. Furthermore, Meta has launched a new business unit, the Meta Enterprise Platform, dedicated to promoting its AI offerings to businesses and corporate clients.
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