Meta’s latest AI assistant, Muse, promises to streamline everyday tasks but quickly turns into a data-collecting monster. While it excels at web browsing and order placement, the app’s constant push for more personal data makes it feel like a surveillance tool rather than a handy helper. Its memory feature stores interactions in a way that feels invasive, and the idea of connecting financial data to improve AI models is unsettling. The app’s user experience is marred by its relentless pursuit of additional data, making it more of a data collector than a useful tool.

Meta’s spokesperson defends the app by emphasizing built-in user controls, but the reality is that these controls are insufficient to truly protect user privacy. The company’s reliance on data for AI training is evident, and the app’s design encourages users to share even more personal information. This raises serious questions about trust and data security in the age of AI.