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META: A mobile phone featuring Meta's logo and an app icon illustrates the company's development of AI agents for, among other things, travel bookings.

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Meta launches AI agent that can book travel

Meta is beginning to roll out the AI agent Muse, which will be able to carry out tasks for users – including booking travel. The service is initially launching in the US.

Camilla Jonsson Camilla Jonsson

Published 9 September 2026 - 13:21

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