In a recent exclusive interview with NBC News and The New Things analyst Joanna Stern, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg opened up about the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, the launch of Meta’s personal agent platform Muse, and how his own family integrates AI into their daily routines[cite: 12].

1. Meet “Muse”: The Personal AI Agent

Meta’s newly introduced AI platform, Muse, is designed to move beyond traditional text-based chatbots and act as a proactive personal assistant[cite: 12]. Instead of managing multiple apps or complex menus, users can simply tell Muse what they need—whether it’s organizing schedules, checking emails, or handling routine logistics.

Zuckerberg emphasized that as AI becomes more integrated into daily life, building user trust and proper system alignment are the most critical challenges facing the tech industry[cite: 12]. Rather than rushing features to market, Meta delayed the release of Muse to establish robust privacy and security architectures.

2. How Zuckerberg’s Family Uses AI

Discussing the practical applications of AI in everyday life, Zuckerberg shared a personal example involving his family:

• Baking with AI: Zuckerberg noted that his youngest daughter enjoys baking[cite: 12]. Since he admits he knows very little about baking, he relies on his AI agent to pull together custom recipes every weekend and automatically order the necessary ingredients so they are ready to go[cite: 12].
• Personal Productivity: Beyond family activities, Zuckerberg uses AI for specialized tasks, such as feeding video from cameras in his MMA gym into the system to analyze his sparring sessions and provide feedback between rounds[cite: 12].
• Boundaries with Kids: While his children (under the age of 10) do not currently use AI companions, Zuckerberg engages them in age-appropriate projects, such as using AI coding agents to build things together under parental supervision[cite: 12].

3. Addressing Privacy, Smart Glasses, and the Shift to Wearables

The interview also touched upon Meta’s expanding lineup of wearable technology, including smart glasses and upcoming audio-only frames designed without cameras to accommodate different privacy preferences[cite: 12].

While some critics have raised concerns about the social implications of camera-equipped eyewear, Zuckerberg stressed that Meta built strict hardware safeguards from day one—such as physical indicator lights and anti-tamper mechanisms that brick the camera if someone attempts to block the LED[cite: 12]. Looking ahead, Zuckerberg believes that ambient computing and wearable devices—resembling the privacy-first architecture of WhatsApp—will bridge the physical and digital worlds far more naturally than staring down at smartphone screens[cite: 12].