Meta launches AI agent Muse for automated tasks and payments

Meta has launched Muse, an AI agent capable of browsing the web, booking travel, and negotiating purchases. Available in the U.S. across iOS, Android, the web, and WhatsApp, the service uses Stripe's virtual card system for secure, tokenized payments. While Meta's model relies on traditional financial intermediaries, it contrasts with crypto-based architectures that aim to enable AI agents to spend funds without constant human supervision.