NEVER TRUST META'S MUSE!

The Deep Dive Radio Show and Nick's Nerd NewsSaturday, October 3, 2026

Show Notes

REFERENCES:

1. https://about.fb.com/news/2026/09/introducing-muse-personal-ai-agent/

3. https://www.wired.com/story/meta-muse-is-adults-only-why-does-it-look-like-a-cute-kids-toy/

4. https://research.meta.ai/blog/security-and-safety-for-ai-agents-our-approach-with-muse

5. https://www.researchwithrutgers.org/en/publications/baby-schema-in-infant-faces-induces-cuteness-perception-and-motiv/

6. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ijcs.70108

7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2021.107135

Full paper: https://pure.uva.nl/ws/files/68324346/On_sharing_and_caring_Investigating_the_effects_of_a_robot_s_self_disclosure.pdf

8. https://www.wired.com/story/muse-creates-detailed-profiles-of-all-your-friends-and-family/

9. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1320040111

Paper with editorial expression of concern and affiliation correction: https://socialmedialab.sites.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj22976/files/media/file/kramer-pnas-experimental-evidence.pdf

10. https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/meta-misled-\

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14. https://www.oag.state.tx.us/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-secures-14-billion-settlement-meta-over-its-unauthorized-capture

15. https://www.texastribune.org/2024/07/30/texas-meta-facebook-biometric-data-settlement/

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17. https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/exclusivemetas-ai-rules-have-let-bots-hold-sensual-chats-with-kids-offer-false-medical-info-4191596

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19. https://nmdoj.gov/press-release/court-orders-meta-to-pay-942-million-and-overhaul-protections-for-children-on-facebook-and-instagram-in-landmark-new-mexico-ruling/

20. https://apnews.com/article/1f6ba8bfea7fc0706be73543b659b428

21. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcr/ucaf040

22. https://academic.oup.com/jcr/article-abstract/52/6/1126/8173802

23. https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/4460/

24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbah.2026.100323

25. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00146-025-02422-7

26. https://academic.oup.com/cdpers/article/20/2/91/8414012

27. https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-should-position-jolly-mascot-center-of-muse-marketing-2026-9

28. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/01/ftc-appeals-ruling-meta-monopolization-case

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