Meta Reboots Immersive-Entertainment Ambitions With New VR Glasses

Meta's Muse AI agent faces privacy concerns after reports of unauthorized access to private messages. Elon Musk amplified criticism, while Meta defended its privacy controls. Meta shares fell 3.33% on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro.

Meta's AI agent Muse, launched on September 8, 2026, surpassed ChatGPT in iOS downloads, reaching 1.43 million in 12 days. META stock surged 20% post-launch, with analysts citing strong early traction. Muse offers multi-step task capabilities and privacy features, with optional paid subscriptions. Investors track META and AI ETFs on platforms like Webull.

Meta announced new VR glasses, smart glasses, and AI tools at its Connect event. The VR glasses, priced at $1,300, feature OLED displays and hand/eye tracking. Meta also unveiled holograms, new games, and international expansion for Ray-Ban smart glasses. The event included developer tools and contests with $1M prize pools.

Meta (META) lost a civil jury verdict in New Mexico, accused of misleading users about Facebook's data practices. Shares fell 3.33% to $751.66. The case, tied to Cambridge Analytica, may influence future privacy claims and settlements.

Meta Platforms' stock rose 13% this week following the launch of its Muse AI agent and new hardware. Muse quickly became a top-downloaded iPhone app, offering tasks like email management and travel bookings. Meta also introduced AI glasses and VR glasses, partnering with retailers and entertainment companies. The company has 3.6 billion daily active users.

Meta Platforms (META) shares fell 4%, reducing Mark Zuckerberg's net worth by $8.9 billion to $257.5 billion, according to Forbes. The drop followed a Goldman Sachs warning about AI investment returns. Meta's stock had risen 36% in September before the decline, driven by its Muse AI assistant. Analysts remain optimistic about Meta's AI strategy and potential revenue.