"Muse Gadgets" turns AI hardware into an open-source DIY project

Meta has announced Muse Gadgets, an open-source project that lets hobbyists build their own AI hardware. It includes firmware for ESP32 boards and a Linux SDK to connect homemade devices to Meta's AI agent Muse. The code is Apache 2.0 licensed, with a Discord community discussing the project.

Meta also built its own device. The "Muse Home Link" is a small USB-C gadget that connects Muse to a home network, letting it control TVs, speakers, and anything else with an HTTPS interface. According to Meta, 5,000 units have been produced and should ship within weeks, free for Muse subscribers while supplies last.

The open-source approach likely serves a second purpose, too. By watching what the community builds, Meta can learn which form factors people actually want, since nobody has settled on what AI hardware should look like. Apple and OpenAI are both working on their own devices, while Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are arguably the most successful AI gadget on the market so far.

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