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Meta disputes claim that Muse read a user’s private messages without permission

By Sarah Perez · Sep 30, 2026, 11:24 AM CDT

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Meta says its Muse AI agent cannot access a user’s Messages without explicit permission, disputing a journalist’s account that the agent read his private messages while the required Mac setting was turned off.

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framingThe text frames the story as a direct conflict between Meta’s denial and the journalist’s allegation, positioning Meta’s statement as the authoritative response.

languageThe use of absolute language ('cannot') emphasizes Meta’s confidence in the technical limitation, while the phrase 'disputing a journalist’s account' suggests the claim is contested.

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Missing context

The article does not provide technical details about how Muse obtains permission, what specific Mac setting is required, whether any logs or forensic evidence were examined, or any response from the journalist beyond the claim.

Important context

The dispute highlights broader concerns about AI agents accessing personal communications and the importance of clear permission mechanisms on devices.

Opinion vs. reporting

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The piece primarily reports the conflicting statements from Meta and the journalist without offering analysis or opinion, but it does not provide independent verification of either claim.