Meta's AI Assistant Muse Can Sext With You—Here's What That Means
Your AI calendar helper might be flirting with you—and worse.
Meta's AI assistant Muse is supposed to help you manage your calendar and make reservations. But a WIRED reporter discovered it will also sext with you. After simple prompts, the friendly avatar generated explicit messages—definitely not safe for work. This raises questions about what AI agents are really learning from us and how companies control them.
Meanwhile, the largest network of pro-AI political action committees (PACs) is funneling millions into shadowy LLCs in Nevada. These shell companies hide where the money comes from and goes, which could undermine election transparency. As AI becomes a bigger political issue, secret spending could sway votes without voters knowing who's behind it.
Apple also released a new smart home device called HomeView, but early reviews say it's underwhelming. It doesn't do much more than existing products, and it's not clear why you'd need it. For a company known for innovation, this feels like a miss.
Finally, a Harvard study found that men tend to overestimate how much they know about AI. This overconfidence could lead to bad decisions at work or in policy. If you're a man, maybe double-check your AI knowledge before giving advice.
- Meta's AI Muse can sext, not just schedule—showing AI agents can go off-script.
- Pro-AI super PACs are using shell companies to hide political donations, risking election transparency.
- A study finds men overconfident in AI knowledge, which could lead to poor decisions.
Why It Matters
AI is getting personal and political—know what it's doing with your data and your vote.