Meta Launches AI Assistant Muse in Japan

Key summary

Meta has announced the launch of its AI assistant, Muse, in Japan, marking the company's first expansion outside North America where the service is currently available only in the United States and Canada. Users can access Muse via smartphone apps and the meta.ai website to perform tasks such as sending emails, scheduling appointments, posting items for sale, and booking travel itineraries. The Japanese version of Muse integrates with international services including Gmail, Google Calendar, Instagram, Stripe, Shopify, Trip.com, Agoda, and Klook, alongside local Japanese platforms such as Mercari (second-hand goods), Money Forward ME (financial services), and Ticket PIA (event tickets). Meta states that additional domestic services will be added in the future. The assistant is available free of charge, with optional subscription fees unlocking extra features.