The move follows a shift in Meta's market position in September 2026, during which Muse reached No. 1 on the App Store. To support its growth, Meta added 15 small business connectors, launched an enterprise platform led by CJ Desai and opened the agent to custom hardware. The decision by Microsoft to host a primary competitor alongside Copilot suggests the Windows environment is becoming neutral territory for AI agents.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Meta's Native Muse AI Agent Hits Windows to Challenge Copilot
AI13 days ago
Users of the most popular PC operating system can soon install a rival AI tool directly onto their hardware as a native application. A Microsoft executive confirmed that Meta's Muse AI agent is expanding to Windows, adding the desktop to its existing presence on smartphones, the web and WhatsApp, with a version for glasses coming soon. Microsoft is also launching new Copilot features powered by hybrid intelligence over the coming months.
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