We Got Hot and Heavy with Meta’s Muse—And Baffled by Apple’s HomeView

Oct 15, 2026 5:18 PM

This week on Uncanny Valley, we dive into an unexpected Muse feature, shadowy spending from the largest pro-AI super PAC, and men’s tendency to lie about how much they know about AI.

Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty Images

Turns out, Meta’s AI agent Muse goes well beyond managing your calendar: it will also sext with you. This week on Uncanny Valley, Brian Barrett and Leah Feiger are joined by WIRED reporter Reece Rogers to discuss how he put it to the test—and ended up getting more than he bargained for. Plus, why the largest pro-AI super PAC network is funneling millions into shadowy LLCs, how Apple’s new HomeView underwhelmed us, and a study that found men tend to overestimate how much they actually know about AI.

You can follow Brian Barrett on Bluesky at @brbarrett, Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger, and Reece Rogers on Bluesky @thiccreese. Write to us at [email protected].

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Articles mentioned in this episode:

• I Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine
• The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Has Poured Millions Into Nevada Shell Companies
• Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’
• The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home
• Men Can’t Stop Faking How Much They Know About AI

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Transcript

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Brian Barrett: Leah, I have a question. Do you have a Halloween costume yet?

Leah Feiger: So I don't have one for myself, but I'm currently deciding between two for my dog, Francis. He's either going to be a lobster or a postman.

Brian Barrett: I love that. Or a lobster postman.