From TechCrunch · Sarah Perez · · 1m 30s
Meta rolls out video chat with AI avatar Muse
Meta's Muse AI agent now lets US users video call an animated avatar that responds with expressions and gestures, ahead of a planned wearable device.
In brief
Meta's Muse AI agent now lets US users video call an animated avatar that responds with expressions and gestures, ahead of a planned wearable device. Meta launched Muse Voice to all US users on Thursday, letting them video chat with a customizable animated AI avatar that uses real-time expressions to match…
Meta launches Muse Voice nationwide
Meta announced Thursday that Muse Voice, a feature letting US users video chat with its consumer AI agent Muse, is now available to everyone in the country.
The avatar responds with expressions
Muse uses new Realtime Avatar and Realtime Voice technology to power a digital avatar nicknamed Jolly. As it speaks, Meta says it will use subtle expressions and gestures that match the tone of the conversation.
Users can customize their avatar
Unlike other AI competitors offering voice chat, Muse lets users customize the avatar to look like a person, animal, or other character.Meta believes this anthropomorphizing could make consumers feel more connected to their AI agent.
Alexandr Wang demos the feature
Meta's chief AI officer Alexandr Wang announced the rollout via blog post and X, sharing a demo of his Muse avatar, a fluffy white dog, joking about his meme posting habits on X.
Coming to multiple platforms and devices
Real-time conversations are supported on mobile, web, and Mac, with later support planned for Meta's AI Glasses and the upcoming Muse Charm hardware device, launching before year-end.
The big picture
Meta launched Muse Voice to all US users on Thursday, letting them video chat with a customizable animated AI avatar that uses real-time expressions to match conversation tone.
