Child safety groups warn about Meta Muse Charm

Child safety experts and privacy advocates are warning that Meta’s new AI assistant, Muse, and its wearable companion, the Muse Charm, pose severe risks to youth privacy and psychological well-being. Critics argue that the device's cuddly, Tamagotchi-style design acts as a psychological Trojan horse to encourage emotional attachment and mask invasive data surveillance. Meta has defended the product, emphasizing 18+ age verification requirements and dedicated virtual machine security, though security researchers and advocates remain deeply skeptical. Open article →