Meta is inviting eager users to get a first look at the next generation of its Muse AI app following a series of high profile reveals at the Connect 2026 developer conference. On Friday, the company announced that it is officially opening requests for an early access program, allowing people to jump to the front of the line to test out upcoming capabilities before they roll out to the general public.
Rather than sticking to a traditional closed beta or a randomly selected group of testers, Meta is taking a more open approach by encouraging AI enthusiasts to volunteer. To join the list, users simply need to send a specific request to Muse asking the team for entry into the program. By targeting power users who likely juggle multiple AI agents and tools, Meta hopes to gather sophisticated feedback from people who understand the current competitive landscape of generative intelligence.
The updates being tested are ambitious and aim to integrate Muse deeper into both physical and digital environments. Among the most anticipated additions is a digital avatar capable of real time video chatting, alongside expanded shopping partnerships and enhanced connectors. Furthermore, the companion app for Mac will receive a significant upgrade, granting Muse the ability to navigate and operate computers to perform complex tasks on behalf of the user.
Beyond software interfaces, Meta plans to bring these advancements into wearable technology. The company confirmed that Muse will be integrated into its lineup of AI glasses, enabling hands free interaction via voice commands triggered by a simple wake word. This move signals Meta’s broader strategy to transform Muse from a standard chatbot into a proactive assistant woven throughout every aspect of a user’s daily routine.
