Meta's AI agent Muse targets adults with a kids' toy vibe
meta launches adults-only ai agent muse with a cute mascot jolly, sparking concerns it may appeal to children. the app collects user data unless opted out.
meta has launched an ai agent called muse, which is restricted to users 18 and over, but its mascot jolly has a design that resembles a children's toy character. the mascot is part of a broader strategy to make ai interactions more 'delightful' and less awkward, according to meta's vice president of product management mona sarantakos. however, youth advocates like josh golin of fairplay argue that the character's design will appeal to young children, despite meta's age restrictions. meta's approach to ai design is not unique, with similar anthropomorphized characters used in other tech products. the company collects user interactions with muse to train its ai models unless users opt out.