Meta’s Muse is creepy, but maybe not for the reasons you think

Meta’s Muse, a Mac AI assistant that can access apps like Messages, Calendar, and Notes, drew scrutiny after it appeared to comment on a user’s private conversation. The user said he had not granted access to Messages, and Muse reportedly explained that it saw notification previews instead.

The incident highlights how AI assistants can feel invasive even when they are using technically available system data rather than direct app access. As desktop agents gain broader permissions, companies will need clearer privacy controls and more transparent explanations of what data assistants can see.