Meta open sources code to let you make Muse AI gadgets
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Open-sourcing Muse gadget code is Meta’s bid to make its assistant the default brain for hobbyist and OEM hardware. If you build consumer devices, you now have a low-friction path to ship an AI-native experience—evaluate whether you want Meta in the loop or need a neutral stack.
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