Meta’s New AI Agent Is an Instant Hit—and the Backlash Has Already Begun - WSJ

*(TLDR: a* counter balance to the previous post which was a bit too bullish)

Meta’s New AI Agent Is an Instant Hit—and the Backlash Has Already Begun

Amazon blocked the Muse app from shopping on its site, and privacy and security concerns are mounting

By Meghan Bobrowsky

Sept. 22, 2026 9:12 pm ET

[https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta-ai-agent-muse-reactions-5bf236af](https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta-ai-agent-muse-reactions-5bf236af)

Quick Summary

* Meta’s new personal AI agent, Muse, has reached No. 1 on Apple’s U.S. App Store, sending Meta’s stock up 11% on Monday.
* Amazon blocked Muse from accessing its site and purchasing items, stating the app didn’t have authorization to do so.
* An Oppenheimer survey found only 8% of U.S. consumers would trust Meta with their passwords, compared with 30% for Google.