Meta launches Muse AI agent, seeking deep user access
Muse aims to manage email, calendars, payments and health data, marking Meta's biggest consumer AI push and
Meta introduced Muse, a personal AI agent designed to handle tasks such as reading email, scheduling calendar events, processing payments and accessing health services. The company describes it as its largest consumer‑focused AI effort, positioning Muse against rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic. By requesting extensive personal data, Muse puts user trust at the centre of its rollout, making adoption a key test for Meta's AI strategy.
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White House removes racist 'Build the Wall' Tetris clone
The White House took down an online game titled "Build the Wall" after it was identified as a Tetris‑style clone that incorporated overtly racist messaging about immigration. Launched as part of a broader arcade‑game website, the game was removed within days following criticism from media outlets and public backlash.
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Tim Cook’s role in Apple’s foldable iPhone revealed for event
A Bloomberg report detailed a decade‑long development effort for a foldable iPhone, noting that former CEO Tim Cook played a pivotal role in shaping the project. The report coincides with Apple's scheduled iPhone event on September 9, where the company is expected to announce the device. Industry observers anticipate the foldable model could expand Apple's product line, though
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