# 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.
- Title: Meta rolls out video chat with AI avatar Muse · TechCrunch
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: meta, muse, ai avatar, video chat, muse voice, muse charm, TechCrunch
- Source: TechCrunch — https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/05/meta-says-us-users-can-now-video-chat-with-their-muse-ai-avatar
- Author: Sarah Perez
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:48:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: meta, muse, ai avatar, video chat, muse voice, muse charm, technology, startups
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.