Everyone is racing to create an AI device. Meta thinks it has one

NPR | By John Ruwitch

Published September 27, 2026 at 8:17 AM EDT

Tech companies are betting that people will connect with AI using something other than smartphones. Meta is going all-in on glasses, after launching its new AI agent Muse.

John Ruwitch

John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.

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