ChatGPT is no longer in first place: The new AI device surging in the US

Mark Zuckerberg unveiled at Meta Connect the "Muse Charm," a small physical AI device the size of a pocket watch, providing direct access to the AI agent "Muse." Zuckerberg announced a strategic shift from the metaverse to personal superhuman intelligence, stating it will be bigger and more important. The device, featuring a 5 cm screen and 5G modem, aims to bypass Apple and Google's operating systems. Analysts warn of a potential failure similar to the Rabbit R1.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, used the annual Meta Connect developer conference to unveil a new physical device called "Muse Charm," the size of a pocket watch, which provides direct access to the company's viral AI agent, "Muse." The announcement marks a broad strategic shift: Zuckerberg admitted that the focus is moving away from the metaverse, an expensive failed bet, toward "personal superhuman intelligence," which he said will be much bigger and more important and arrive sooner. The device is designed to bypass Apple and Google's operating systems, and users can tap it to access Muse directly. The device includes a 5 cm screen, a customizable Muse character, and a built-in 5G modem, but does not support making phone calls. Analysts estimate the device may appeal to Generation Z, who view AI assistants as companions, reminiscent of the Tamagotchi. However, experts warn of a failure similar to the Rabbit R1 device, which launched with enthusiasm but failed. Linda Sui, founder of Smart Analytics Global, expressed skepticism about its mass-market potential unless the device offers unique functions that smartphones and smartwatches cannot replace.