Meta's Muse packs roughly 70 skills into an agent with broad tool access

A developer's inspection found integrations, web-search blocklists and the ability to package files from Muse's workspace. Meta says each agent runs in an isolated environment with controls on network access and sensitive actions.

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Why it matters

Muse's appeal depends on letting an agent use tools and files on a user's behalf. Bos's observations suggest a broad working environment, but they do not show a security boundary was crossed; the distinction is central to judging Meta's safety claims.

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Meta's Muse personal agent comes with roughly 70 preloaded skills and tools for services including Spotify and Instagram, according to a thread posted September 24th by web developer Wes Bos (@wesbos). Bos also says Muse can be asked to zip the contents of its /opt/ directory, and describes a website-building feature called Spaces. Together, those details sketch an agent with a wide set of tools and room to work inside its own environment.…

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