Meta’s Muse AI agent can now conduct video calls with U.S. users through a customizable animated avatar, the company announced on November 5, 2026. The feature, called Muse Voice, is now available to everyone in the United States after being first introduced at Meta’s Connect developer conference in September.
The video chat capability is powered by two new AI models — Muse Realtime Avatar and Muse Realtime Voice — which generate a digital animated character that users interact with during calls. The default avatar, nicknamed Jolly, can be customized to resemble a person, animal, or other character. As the avatar speaks, Meta says it will use “subtle expressions and gestures” that match the tone of the conversation.
The rollout was announced via blog post and on X by Meta’s chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, who shared a demo of the feature. In the video, Wang’s Muse — styled as a fluffy white dog — responded to a question about his meme-posting habits by suggesting he add disclaimers to posts that could be misinterpreted as Meta endorsements.
Meta says the company believes giving Muse a visual, anthropomorphized form could help users feel more connected to their AI agent, with live conversation potentially deepening that relationship further.
Real-time conversations are currently supported on mobile, web, and Mac, with support planned for Meta’s AI Glasses at a later date. The feature is also expected to come to an upcoming wearable device called the “Muse Charm,” a Tamagotchi-like hardware product Meta plans to launch before the end of 2026. The device would display the Muse avatar on a small screen, allowing users to speak with the agent and receive responses or have tasks carried out on their behalf.
Source: TechCrunch