Meta's Muse app automatically opts users into data collection for AI training while requesting access to sensitive personal information including bank accounts, emails, and passport details.
Meta's latest app continues the company's pattern of defaulting users into data-sharing arrangements. Muse collects user information to train its AI systems, with limited transparency about how the data will be used.
Beyond standard data collection, the app actively encourages users to voluntarily share financial and identity documents. This dual approach—automatic enrollment plus requests for sensitive credentials—raises concerns about the app's actual utility versus its data-gathering priorities.
The strategy aligns with Meta's broader approach to AI development, which relies heavily on user data. However, the explicit requests for banking and passport information distinguish Muse from typical social apps, setting a notably aggressive baseline for personal data requests.
Users considering the app should review permissions carefully before granting access to financial accounts or identity documents.
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