Meta Muse is described as an effective but question-raising AI assistant. In the Mac app's new version, it can access Messages, Calendar, and Notes.
The discussion was sparked by screenshots of interactions that Inc Magazine editor Jason Aten shared on Threads. According to The Verge AI, Muse asked him questions about a conversation in Messages, though Aten claims he did not give the assistant access to his messages.
The story matters because a user may not understand what data the assistant can access and on what basis it formulates answers. At the same time, the package contains no confirmation from Meta or independent verification of device settings.
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Why it matters
Likely consequence — increased attention to transparency of permissions and explanations of AI assistants. The next verifiable signal will be Meta's comment or reproducible checking of Muse's settings and behavior. Significant uncertainty remains: the package contains no primary confirmation of access to messages.