Meta launches voice conversations with Muse AI agent

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 20:03 · Archive

Meta has launched a voice mode for its Muse AI agent, allowing users to have real-time conversations with an animated avatar.

Meta has launched voice conversation capabilities for its Muse AI agent, allowing US users to call and video chat with a customizable animated avatar. The feature uses new AI models called Muse Realtime Avatar and Muse Realtime Voice technology, which animate the digital avatar with subtle expressions and gestures that match the tone of conversation as it speaks.

Users can customise their Muse avatar to look like a person, animal or other character of their choice, and can adjust the voice tone by asking the agent or browsing options in the avatar settings. According to The Verge, the agent responds quickly over voice though it occasionally pauses while looking up information, similar to text chat queries.

Meta announced the rollout via blog post and social media, with chief AI officer Alexandr Wang sharing a demo of his Muse avatar, which he had customized to look like a fluffy white dog. The feature is available now in the US for the iOS app. Meta says it will come 'soon' to its AI glasses and will also be available for the forthcoming Muse Charm wearable gadget, which is expected to ship this year.

How it is being reported

• Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatarMeta's AI agent can now take calls as a customizable animated avatar, ahead of the launch of a Tamagotchi-like wearable designed to bring Muse to life.TechCrunch · 5 Nov, 19:48
• Muse has a voice mode nowMeta now lets you have voice conversations with your Muse AI agent in real time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today. The feature has been rolled out to me, and I gave it a spin on the iOS app while writing this article. As you chat with your Muse agent, the avatar at the top of […]The Verge · 5 Nov, 19:03

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