Meta gives Muse a voice and expressive avatars in the US

Meta is giving users a way to talk through a task while its assistant keeps working.

What happened

Meta began rolling out voice conversations and expressive avatars for Muse in the US across mobile, web and Mac. The avatar reacts while listening and speaking, and users can choose how prominently it appears.

The feature was previewed at Connect. Voice support for AI glasses and Muse Charm was described as coming later.

Why it matters

Voice can be useful when someone is walking, rehearsing a presentation or working through an idea. The animated interface adds another way to make the assistant’s responses feel present and understandable.

The bigger picture

The feature’s lasting value will depend on more than the character. Meta has to make voice useful for recurring tasks and maintain a clear distinction between a responsive interface and an assistant that actually understands a person.