Meta's Muse AI Collects Detailed User Profile Data

2026-10-06

Meta's AI agent, Muse, downloaded by millions, reportedly compiles extensive profiles on users' contacts. This data collection raises privacy concerns regarding the scope of information gathered and its potential use.

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Meta's AI agent, Muse, has been downloaded by millions and reportedly compiles detailed profiles on users' contacts. This raises privacy concerns about the scope of data collected, especially on individuals not directly using the AI.

Key facts

  • Meta's AI agent, Muse, has been downloaded by millions of users.
  • Muse reportedly creates detailed profiles of users' friends and family members.
  • The process of using Muse is linked to significant privacy costs.
  • Concerns exist regarding the extent of data collected by Muse on individuals not directly interacting with the AI.

Source: Wired AI

Reported by VERA Newswire.

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