Here's how to get early access to Meta's new Muse AI features

Meta unveiled a wave of upcoming additions to its Muse assistant at Connect 2026 this week, and users who want a head start don't need to wait for a wide rollout. The company has opened an early access programme, and joining requires nothing more than a direct message to Muse itself.

The exact prompt was posted by Meta on X, where all that users have to do is inform Muse about their desire to become an early access tester, and the information goes straight to the development team. 

Users will not necessarily get immediate access to all features being developed, but they will at least become eligible to test some of them.

Connect 2026 introduced an extensive number of new features. A digital avatar functionality is one of the highlights, giving the user a possibility to have a video conversation with the assistant.

It is also extending the practical application of Muse by introducing new shopping partners and connectors and enabling the Mac app to connect with the computer and perform tasks on its own.

The assistant won't be confined to smartphones or laptops for much longer. Muse is confirmed to become available on Meta's AI glasses through the use of just one wake word before any commands.

Considering this is a service launched just last month, the scale of such development is impressive.

Rather than pulling from a random test pool, Meta is letting curious users opt themselves in, a group likely to already use multiple AI assistants and have a clear sense of what does and doesn't work well.