Meta open sources code to let you make Muse AI gadgets

Meta has open-sourced the code for Muse, its AI agent, letting anyone build custom hardware to run it. You can load it onto an ESP32 microcontroller board or a Raspberry Pi, then wire it to whatever displays, buttons, sensors, or other hardware you have available. The company throws out specific examples: an E Ink display showing reminders, an HDMI stick for a big screen, or a small touchscreen that mimics Meta's Muse Charm device. Meta's framing is straightforward—treat it as a DIY project where you're responsible for anything that goes wrong. Beyond just releasing the code, Meta created a reference device called Muse Home Link and manufactured 5,000 units to give away. This gadget works with community-built skills that let the AI handle practical tasks like switching lights on and off, controlling your TV, or sending files to a printer. The actual capabilities depend on what you've set up in your home, but the idea is clear: it's a hub for voice or text commands tied to your existing devices. You can sign up for the waitlist now if you want one of the Home Link units. Meta says they'll ship sometime this month. The whole move signals Meta's bet that people will tinker with Muse on custom hardware rather than waiting for the company to manufacture every possible form factor. It's a reasonable strategy—let the hobbyist crowd solve for their own use cases while you focus on the AI engine itself.