{"version":1,"type":"story","url":"https://digestai.news/story/meta-opens-early-access-for-new-muse-ai-features","json":"https://digestai.news/story/meta-opens-early-access-for-new-muse-ai-features.json","markdown":"https://digestai.news/story/meta-opens-early-access-for-new-muse-ai-features.md","slug":"meta-opens-early-access-for-new-muse-ai-features","headline":"Meta opens early access for new Muse AI features","summary":"Meta has launched an early access program for upcoming features in its Muse AI assistant, following announcements at Connect 2026. Users can join by sending a specific prompt to Muse, which notifies the team of their interest. This approach targets AI-savvy users who can provide detailed feedback on new capabilities before wider release.\n\nThe upcoming features include a digital avatar for video conversations, additional shopping connectors, and a Mac app that can perform tasks on the user's computer. Muse is also expanding to Meta’s AI glasses, where a wake word activates the assistant. These additions aim to transform Muse from a chatbot into an agent that can execute jobs independently.\n\nMeta selected this opt-in method to engage users already familiar with AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. By involving this specific group, the company hopes to gather high-quality insights to refine the features. The program does not guarantee immediate access to all new tools but places users in line for testing opportunities.","keyPoints":["Users join Muse early access by sending a specific prompt to the assistant.","Upcoming features include a digital avatar, Mac task automation, and AI glasses integration.","Meta targets AI-savvy users to gather feedback on new capabilities before wide release."],"whyItMatters":"This strategy allows Meta to refine its AI assistant with feedback from power users, potentially improving feature quality and competitive positioning against ChatGPT and Gemini before general availability.","category":{"slug":"models","name":"Generative AI & Models","url":"https://digestai.news/category/models"},"entities":{"companies":["Meta"],"models":["Muse","ChatGPT","Gemini"],"people":[]},"firstPublishedAt":"2026-09-25T19:00:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-25T19:00:00Z","sourceCount":1,"hasPrimarySource":false,"sources":[{"outlet":"digitaltrends.com","title":"Meta’s newest AI features aren’t here yet, but you can try them early","url":"https://digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/metas-newest-ai-features-arent-here-yet-but-you-can-try-them-early","publishedAt":"2026-09-25T19:00:00Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":true}],"sourceNotes":null,"discussions":[],"thread":{"title":"Meta's Vision Smart Glasses AI Evolution","url":"https://digestai.news/thread/meta-develops-camera-free-luna-smart-glasses-to-address-privacy-concerns","storyCount":4},"cite":{"text":"Digest AI, \"Meta opens early access for new Muse AI features\", 25 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/meta-opens-early-access-for-new-muse-ai-features","publisher":"Digest AI","title":"Meta opens early access for new Muse AI features","datePublished":"2026-09-25T19:00:00Z","url":"https://digestai.news/story/meta-opens-early-access-for-new-muse-ai-features"},"generatedBy":"Written by Digest AI's editorial model from the linked sources; the sources are the record.","license":"Headlines, digests and key points are written by Digest AI and may be quoted with a link to the story page. Linked articles belong to their publishers. Terms: https://digestai.news/terms#reuse"}