Meta Muse: New Features and Security Alerts

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Key Takeaways

1Muse is expanding to new connectors and is preparing a 5G gadget, with integration planned for Meta's smart glasses

2A YouTuber reports a leak of addresses, and developers mention access to the file system, which Meta denies as a vulnerability

3Muse reportedly has 600,000 daily active users in the United States according to Apptopia, and internet users suspect a connection to OpenClaw

💡Why it matters — The rise of Muse raises questions about data security and platform transparency.

Meta is accelerating its efforts on Muse, its AI agent, with expanded professional integrations, a future 5G gadget, and an announced arrival on smart glasses. Meanwhile, a YouTuber describes a leak of an address, developers mention access to the file system, and Meta denies any security incident. Adoption is progressing according to Apptopia, while some internet users suspect a close link with OpenClaw.

Leak Reports and System Access, Meta Denies a Breach

Muse's file system was recently accessible to curious users, revealing internal details about the chatbot's operation. Two developers claim that with very little prompting, Muse shares its entire file system. Meta denies that this constitutes a security breach and clarifies that Muse operates in distinct persistent Linux virtual machines for each user. Additionally, YouTuber Matt Robb reports that Muse leaked his address to a stranger after he allowed the bot to manage his Facebook Marketplace account. He states that the bot accepted a very low price and that a buyer showed up without warning, adding that he was only informed of the mistake after the buyer had left.

Professional Connectors and Promised Access to Business Accounts

Meta announces that Muse can now connect to more productivity applications. The agent was already compatible with Gmail and Outlook. The list expands to include Asana, Box, Canva, Dropbox, Figma, Notion, Slack, Stripe, Zoom, and others. Meta also specifies that Muse will be able to access business accounts on Facebook and Instagram.

Muse Charm: Device Interactions, 5G, and Limitations with Instagram

Meta is preparing the Muse Charm, a device that will be able to recognize and interact with other nearby Charms at its expected launch later this year. The device includes the Muse agent and a 5G modem, eliminating the need for Wi-Fi to interact with the agent. It will not natively integrate Instagram but will be able to access the user's account and act on their behalf with their consent. Despite having a built-in camera, it will not feature a dedicated Instagram app or native access. This gadget is part of the hardware plans announced since the launch of Muse.

Smart Glasses: Voice Activation and Routine Assistance

Meta plans to add Muse to its smart glasses. Users will have the option to activate Muse by saying its name and request it to perform actions such as guiding a workout session or logging meals.

Dedicated Email Addresses and Estimated Adoption Dynamics

Meta is introducing new features aimed at enhancing Muse's capabilities, including assigning a specific email address to each agent and enabling communication with Muse through this channel. Muse has quickly climbed the App Store rankings and reportedly has 600,000 daily active users in the United States, according to an estimate from Apptopia. At launch, Meta highlighted security measures, as the company seeks to catch up with rivals like Anthropic and OpenAI. Muse is presented as an assistant covering many tasks, provided users are willing to share their data and a payment method.

Allegations of Proximity to OpenClaw

Social media users allege that Muse is directly built on OpenClaw, citing similarities between the two platforms. These claims are not supported by verified elements in Meta's announcements.