Meta's Muse AI Now Dials U.S. Businesses, but Only for Paid Users
Meta's Muse AI, now past 10 million users, can call U.S. businesses for paid subscribers starting at $20 per month, with a free email feature coming soon.
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Consumer AI
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Consumer AI
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