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Two AI agent platforms, Instinct and Meta's Muse, have both added calling capabilities to their assistants. Users can now leverage these agents to perform tasks like making restaurant reservations and canceling subscriptions through voice calls. This development represents a shift toward more autonomous AI agents capable of handling real-world interactions on behalf of users.

Meta plans to launch a camera-free smart glasses model called Luna this fall, featuring six microphones for voice interaction with Meta AI and its consumer AI agent Muse. The move addresses privacy concerns surrounding cameras on existing smart glasses offerings. The device includes a side button for quick AI activation, directional speakers, and slimmer temple arms designed to resemble conventional eyewear.

Meta is launching Meta One subscription bundles globally that combine its standalone app subscriptions with additional AI usage tied to its new Muse AI assistant. The bundles come in multiple tiers for individual users, creators, and businesses. Meta says core experiences on its apps and Meta AI remain free, and users can still purchase subscriptions separately. The company plans to expand bundles to include Edits, AI glasses, and other products over time.

Instinct, a year-old personal AI assistant startup that has gained traction with Silicon Valley users, is experiencing capacity constraints as demand outpaces its computing infrastructure. The company is seeking $1 billion in new funding after a recent $250 million raise, citing the need for more compute power to handle tasks like bill negotiation and email management. The funding push comes as Meta Platforms enters the personal AI assistant market, intensifying competition.