Meta Brings Real-time Voice Chats With AI Avatars to US Users

WHO:

TechCrunch - Meta’s AI agent Muse and US users are involved in the new video-chat feature.

Techmeme - Jay Peters of The Verge reported on the Muse app’s voice mode and expressive avatars.

Mashable - Meta announced the voice-support update for its AI agent Muse.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - Meta says US users can video chat with their Muse AI avatar, which can take calls as a customizable animated avatar.

Techmeme - Meta rolled out voice mode and expressive avatars in the Muse app, enabling users to have real-time voice conversations with Muse.

Techmeme - Muse’s avatars animate while chatting with users.

Techmeme - The feature had been rolled out to Jay Peters.

Mashable - Meta announced that Muse now offers voice support.

WHERE:

TechCrunch - The video-chat feature is available to users in the United States.

Techmeme - The rollout is starting in the United States.

WHY:

TechCrunch - Meta’s planned Tamagotchi-like wearable is designed to bring Muse to life.

HOW:

TechCrunch - Users can communicate with Muse through calls featuring a customizable animated avatar.

Techmeme - Users can speak with Muse in real time using voice mode and expressive, animated avatars.

(UPDATED November 6, 2026 00:03 UTC)

Meta has launched voice conversations with its Muse AI, using expressive animated avatars. US users can now video chat with customizable avatars that animate during conversations. The rollout brings Muse to life through real-time calls with an AI character.