Meta Open Sources Code for Muse AI Gadgets

Meta has open sourced code that allows developers and hobbyists to build their own Muse AI gadgets, using the company's new AI agent. Suggested projects include loading Muse onto a color E-ink display for reminders and adding it to an HDMI stick for big-screen use, along with other do-it-yourself hardware experiments. The move is notable because Meta is often associated with closed social platforms, yet here it is inviting external builders to extend its AI agent beyond phones and smart glasses. Open sourcing hardware-adjacent code can accelerate experimentation. Makers can prototype new form factors without waiting for a commercial product, and developers can test how an AI agent behaves in different environments. A color E-ink device, for example, could serve as a low-power ambient assistant that shows reminders, schedules, or notifications. An HDMI stick could bring Muse to televisions or monitors, turning a large screen into an interface for AI-powered tasks. These projects may seem niche, but they help Meta learn which use cases generate genuine demand. The strategy also has competitive implications. By releasing code, Meta can build a community around Muse and encourage developers to create integrations that a small internal team might never imagine. That community could generate feedback on APIs, latency, privacy, and user experience. At the same time, open sourcing raises questions about safety, data handling, and support. DIY gadgets may not meet the security standards of commercial devices, and users will need clear guidance on what data is collected and how it is processed. Even so, the initiative reflects a broader trend in AI: companies are courting developers not only with cloud APIs but with code and hardware blueprints. If the Muse experiments take off, Meta could gain an early foothold in the emerging market for always-on AI companions and ambient computing devices.