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Meta announces voice-controlled AI terminal “Muse Charm” Price in Japan starts from 949 yen

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  • On the 23rd, Meta announced the ``Muse Charm,'' a small AI terminal that can be operated by voice.
  • You can control the AI ​​agent ``Muse,'' which the company has started offering in the United States, and will be released around December.
  • CEO Zuckerberg announced it at a technology event, and it is palm-sized and has a built-in fingerprint authentication, touch screen, and camera.

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Why It Matters

Meta has started offering the AI ​​agent ``Muse'' in the United States, and this announcement introduces the small device ``Muse Charm'' as its operating terminal.

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[Silicon Valley Current Affairs] On the 23rd, Meta (formerly Facebook) announced a small voice-controlled artificial intelligence (AI) device called ``Muse Charm.'' Users can operate ``Muse,'' an AI agent for individuals that the company has started offering in the United States that performs tasks autonomously. It is said to be released around December.

U.S. Meta and AI subscription services available starting from 949 yen in Japan

CEO Zuckerberg made the announcement at the company's technology event. The device he unveiled on stage is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and characters are displayed on the screen. Unlock it using fingerprint authentication and give instructions to the muse by speaking. According to Bloomberg, it can be operated using a touch screen and has a built-in camera.

Muse is an AI agent that can be used from smartphone apps and other devices to send emails and make travel arrangements on your behalf. Zuckerberg boasted, "We've condensed the entire Muse experience into a wearable size."

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  • Muse Charm will be released in December

    Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • When is the specific release date in Japan?
  • How long does the device's battery last?
  • Are there any plans to develop similar devices other than Muse Charm?

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