Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar

TechCrunch coverage on 5 November says the Muse avatar video-chat feature is rolling out to US users; Meta did not publish separate engagement figures for the launch in that report.
Why it matters
Meta is rolling out video chat with Muse AI avatars to US users, according to TechCrunch on 5 November. The feature extends Muse beyond text and static presence into live video conversation on Meta's consumer surfaces. Independent engagement metrics for the launch were not included in that report. Watch how quickly the rollout exits the US and whether Meta publishes retention or session-length figures for avatar calls.
Key facts
- US rollout of Muse AI avatar video chat
- Reported by TechCrunch 5 Nov 2026
- Engagement metrics not in that report