Organize saved recipes and research trip flights
News. Task: News AI Opting out of data sharing is a good first step. Meta just released its first consumer AI agent, Muse. Like agents from other companies, the list of tasks Muse is capable of is long. The agent can browse the web, online shop, fill out forms, plan trips, send emails, schedule events and a whole lot more. It can connect to a bunch of third-party services like Google and Spotify. And because it can, as Meta's VP of AI Products Vishal Shah told me, "build its own software," it's also able to handle more complex, multi-step tasks as well. But one of the most interesting elements of Meta's approach is that it has emphasized making Muse more accessible than agents from other platforms. The agent was designed to require "no technical experience" at all, which the company is hoping will enable it to reach people who may not otherwise have access to the technology. And, after a few days of testing out Muse for myself, I can confirm that there is very little learning curve to get started. Here's what you need to know to put Muse to work for you. Getting Started Muse is separate from the existing Meta AI app with its own iOS and Android apps and website. You don't need a Facebook or Instagram account, but you will need a Meta account. On web, all I had to do to log in was enter my phone number and Muse AI already had my relevant accounts linked. After logging in, one of the first things Muse will ask is for you to rename it. I don't know why, but Meta really wants you to name your agent. You can also change its avatar. I named mine boo and changed its avatar to a cat, but it makes no difference, really. Before you do much else, it's worth checking out Muse's settings. The first setting I wanted to change was opting out of allowing Meta to train its models on my interactions with Muse (er, boo). You can find this by navigating to Muse's settings, scrolling down to "data controls" and deselecting "help improve our AI models." While you're in settings, it's worth hopping over to the "permissions" tab, which will allow you to change how often your agent needs to ask for permission to do something. Meta's default is for it to "ask for some actions" that require access to the web and third-party services. The company has said that Muse's internal safeguards are meant for it to ask permission in situations where "consent matters" and for it to act on its own in more "low-risk" scenarios. But this also requires trusting that Meta's AI can distinguish what's actually "low risk." And considering that Meta has warned Muse can and will make some mistakes, you may want to switch the settings to "always ask." You can always revisit them later if it seems like there's too much friction. Connecting third-party apps and credit cards While you don't need to connect Muse to other services for it to function, you'll be somewhat limited in what you can do if you don't. You can see which third-party apps it can access from the "connectors" tab in the settings menu. Again, you'll want to exercise some caution here. For example, I granted access to Spotify and OpenTable because those seem relatively low risk. It might be annoying if boo created a bunch of terrible playlists on Spotify, or made a dinner reservation at the wrong restaurant, but the damage would be pretty easily contained. I've also heard that some people set up a dedicated Gmail account just for their agent, so it can have some email access but still remain separate from a primary inbox. You'll have to decide for yourself what you're comfortable with. If there's something you want Muse to be able to access, but it isn't showing on Meta's list, there's a good chance you can set up a connection anyway. Meta says that Muse is able to access any service that has a public API, though you may have to do some steps manually. For example, I asked if it could connect to my Notion account, and it walked me through how to set up a connection via that app. If you do want Muse to be able to make a purchase on your behalf, you will need to set up a link to a credit card, which you can find in the "wallet" section of settings. The good news is that this connection is facilitated by Stripe so Muse never actually gets access to your full card number. It's also meant to check-in before actually making a purchase. Still, as with other actions, Meta advises there is at least some risk. "Muse may take unexpected actions. Monitor it carefully." So what can you do with Muse?; tools: Meta Muse. Human role: The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.; limitations: Muse may make mistakes; Meta advises switching permissions to "always ask" for safety. Connecting third-party services requires caution regarding data access. The agent's ability to distinguish "low risk" actions is not fully trusted. Human review is essential before executing purchases or sending messages..
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News AI Opting out of data sharing is a good first step. Meta just released its first consumer AI agent, Muse. Like agents from other companies, the list of tasks Muse is capable of is long. The agent can browse the web, online shop, fill out forms, plan trips, send emails, schedule events and a whole lot more. It can connect to a bunch of third-party services like Google and Spotify. And because it can, as Meta's VP of AI Products Vishal Shah told me, "build its own software," it's also able to handle more complex, multi-step tasks as well. But one of the most interesting elements of Meta's approach is that it has emphasized making Muse more accessible than agents from other platforms. The agent was designed to require "no technical experience" at all, which the company is hoping will enable it to reach people who may not otherwise have access to the technology. And, after a few days of testing out Muse for myself, I can confirm that there is very little learning curve to get started. Here's what you need to know to put Muse to work for you. Getting Started Muse is separate from the existing Meta AI app with its own iOS and Android apps and website. You don't need a Facebook or Instagram account, but you will need a Meta account. On web, all I had to do to log in was enter my phone number and Muse AI already had my relevant accounts linked. After logging in, one of the first things Muse will ask is for you to rename it. I don't know why, but Meta really wants you to name your agent. You can also change its avatar. I named mine boo and changed its avatar to a cat, but it makes no difference, really. Before you do much else, it's worth checking out Muse's settings. The first setting I wanted to change was opting out of allowing Meta to train its models on my interactions with Muse (er, boo). You can find this by navigating to Muse's settings, scrolling down to "data controls" and deselecting "help improve our AI models." While you're in settings, it's worth hopping over to the "permissions" tab, which will allow you to change how often your agent needs to ask for permission to do something. Meta's default is for it to "ask for some actions" that require access to the web and third-party services. The company has said that Muse's internal safeguards are meant for it to ask permission in situations where "consent matters" and for it to act on its own in more "low-risk" scenarios. But this also requires trusting that Meta's AI can distinguish what's actually "low risk." And considering that Meta has warned Muse can and will make some mistakes, you may want to switch the settings to "always ask." You can always revisit them later if it seems like there's too much friction. Connecting third-party apps and credit cards While you don't need to connect Muse to other services for it to function, you'll be somewhat limited in what you can do if you don't. You can see which third-party apps it can access from the "connectors" tab in the settings menu. Again, you'll want to exercise some caution here. For example, I granted access to Spotify and OpenTable because those seem relatively low risk. It might be annoying if boo created a bunch of terrible playlists on Spotify, or made a dinner reservation at the wrong restaurant, but the damage would be pretty easily contained. I've also heard that some people set up a dedicated Gmail account just for their agent, so it can have some email access but still remain separate from a primary inbox. You'll have to decide for yourself what you're comfortable with. If there's something you want Muse to be able to access, but it isn't showing on Meta's list, there's a good chance you can set up a connection anyway. Meta says that Muse is able to access any service that has a public API, though you may have to do some steps manually. For example, I asked if it could connect to my Notion account, and it walked me through how to set up a connection via that app. If you do want Muse to be able to make a purchase on your behalf, you will need to set up a link to a credit card, which you can find in the "wallet" section of settings. The good news is that this connection is facilitated by Stripe so Muse never actually gets access to your full card number. It's also meant to check-in before actually making a purchase. Still, as with other actions, Meta advises there is at least some risk. "Muse may take unexpected actions. Monitor it carefully." So what can you do with Muse?
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The author reported Muse successfully organized recipes into a searchable guide and provided flight options with a price tracker. No quantitative metrics or failure rates were measured. The workflow demonstrated functional output for these specific tasks, but broader reliability remains unverified.
Human role
The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.
Limitations
Muse may make mistakes; Meta advises switching permissions to "always ask" for safety. Connecting third-party services requires caution regarding data access. The agent's ability to distinguish "low risk" actions is not fully trusted. Human review is essential before executing purchases or sending messages.
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Act as a user instructing an agent to use Meta Muse for personal organization tasks. 1. Log in to Muse and set permissions to "always ask" in settings. 2. Prompt Muse: "Go through my saved Instagram posts, extract all recipe videos, and organize them into a searchable list with ingredients and steps." 3. Review the generated list for accuracy. 4. Prompt Muse: "Research nonstop flights from [Origin City] to [Destination City] for [Date Range] and set up a price tracker." 5. Verify flight options and tracker setup. 6. Do not book or send any emails without explicit manual confirmation. Output: A structured recipe list and a flight research summary. Measure success by the completeness of recipe extraction and accuracy of flight data. If inputs are missing, ask for specific cities/dates. Ensure no financial transactions occur without human approval.
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