Meta has introduced a new feature allowing US users to video chat with their Muse AI avatar, combining advanced voice and avatar technology to deliver interactive and personalized AI conversations.
- Muse AI avatars can now video chat with users in the US
- Avatars show expressions and gestures matching conversation tone
- Wearable Muse device launching later this year
What happened
Meta has enabled US users to interact with their Muse AI through video calls featuring animated avatars. This development follows the initial announcement at Meta's Connect developer conference in September. The new Muse Voice feature uses Muse Realtime Avatar and Voice technologies to provide live, personalized AI conversations with users.
The avatars, nicknamed Jolly, offer customization options so users can tailor their appearance to be more human-like, an animal, or other imaginative characters. These digital personas accompany voice interactions with subtle facial expressions and gestures that correspond to the conversation, enhancing realism and engagement.
Why it matters
By anthropomorphizing Muse into visually engaging avatars that respond in real time, Meta aims to deepen user connection with AI assistants beyond traditional voice-only interfaces. This improved interaction style creates a more relatable and emotionally resonant experience, which may encourage greater adoption and reliance on AI agents for everyday tasks.
The move also positions Meta ahead of competitors that offer voice chat but lack the same degree of customizable avatar integration. It paves the way for new AI-human interaction paradigms, especially as the company prepares to release a Muse wearable device that will make these AI agents accessible in physical, on-the-go contexts.
What to watch next
Attention will shift to how users adopt the Muse video chat feature across platforms including mobile, web, and Mac, and subsequently on Meta’s AI Glasses and new ‘Muse Charm’ wearable device expected before year-end. The wearable will showcase the Muse avatar on a small screen, enabling immediate AI communication and task execution.
Further innovation in avatar expressiveness and AI responsiveness will be key to sustaining user engagement. How Meta integrates Muse into daily routines and the degree to which the AI’s personality and interaction quality evolve will determine its impact in the expanding AI assistant marketplace.