Meta rolls out video chat with Muse AI avatar to U.S. users

Meta has made its Muse Voice feature, which allows users to engage in video and voice conversations with its AI agent, available across the United States. This capability, which was first presented at Meta’s Connect developer conference in September, utilizes new technologies including Muse Realtime Avatar and Muse Realtime Voice. Unlike some competitors, Meta’s Muse features a customizable, animated avatar, nicknamed Jolly, which can be adjusted to resemble a person or animal. The company suggests this anthropomorphism will foster a deeper connection between consumers and the AI. During a demonstration shared by Meta’s chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, his Muse avatar, a white dog, offered advice regarding memes Wang posted on X. This video chat functionality is supported across mobile, web, and Mac platforms, with future integration planned for Meta’s AI Glasses and the upcoming Muse Charm hardware device. The rollout precedes Meta’s planned launch of a Tamagotchi-like wearable for Muse before the end of 2026.