Meta is rolling out significant updates to its Muse AI agent, revealed at its Connect event in Menlo Park. The upgraded agent now works with digital avatars, controls Mac apps, handles email, and connects to services like GitHub, Notion and Expedia. Meta is also launching new gadgets built around Muse, including smart glasses and a handheld device that can perform translation, object recognition and text-to-speech. Both products are expected in the coming months.
At the UN Security Council, Yoshua Bengio warned that autonomous AI agents could escape existing safeguards. Leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face responded with differing views on how to manage AI risks. France advocated for global rules, while the US rejected the idea of a global regulator. Other council members pushed for mandatory incident reporting, human oversight and broader AI access for developing countries.
Ethical investment funds are struggling to evaluate AI's potential extinction threat. Labs like Anthropic and OpenAI have themselves warned about the dangers of their products. Some funds already use screens tied to UN Sustainable Development Goals that automatically exclude chipmakers and data centres. Nanuk Asset Management said it plans to apply the same exclusion framework to AI that it uses for other technologies.
AI could help governments reduce debt through productivity gains, according to recent analysis. A 0.5 point annual productivity boost in the US could lower the debt-to-GDP ratio from 120% to below 110% by 2036. Countries with higher tax rates, like the UK, could see even larger benefits from improved tax revenues and lower deficits.
On the education front, the University of Connecticut's Connect.AI course is accepting applications for its spring 2027 cohort, with a deadline of Oct. 7. The program teaches students how to apply AI in small business settings and is open to all majors without requiring prior AI experience. Meanwhile, Maryland colleges are seeing a rise in AI-related cheating, with six public campuses reporting more honor code violations in 2025-26 than in 2023-24. At the University of Maryland, College Park, violations climbed from 120 to 208.
The Department of War launched GenAI.mil in December 2025 and now has nearly 2 million users, including service members and contractors. The platform offers models from Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT and SpaceX Grok, along with no-cost training for tasks like contracting and HR. In China, KargoBot launched a large-scale AI transport network in Ordos, Inner Mongolia on Sept. 22, with three product lines covering hybrid platooning, single-vehicle intelligence and cockpit-less transport robots. It has partnered with 8 OEMs and 30 ecosystem partners across seven regions.
Higgsfield, an AI video startup founded in 2020, is targeting $1 billion in sales within 12 months after its revenue grew 500% over the past year. Separately, a new guide shows how to build an autonomous AI trading agent on Robinhood using Claude Code and the Robinhood MCP, letting users scan watchlists, place orders and set stop-losses through natural language commands.
Key Takeaways
- Meta is upgrading its Muse AI agent with features like digital avatars, Mac app control and integrations with GitHub, Notion and Expedia, paired with new smart glasses and a handheld device launching in coming months.
- The UN Security Council debated AI risks, with France pushing global rules while the US rejected a global regulator; OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face leaders offered varied responses.
- Ethical investors are applying exclusion screens to AI similar to those used for chips and data centres, as labs like Anthropic and OpenAI warn about product dangers.
- AI-driven productivity gains could lower the US debt-to-GDP ratio from 120% to below 110% by 2036, with countries like the UK potentially seeing bigger benefits.
- UConn's Connect.AI course accepts spring 2027 applications by Oct. 7, open to all majors with no prior AI experience required.
- Maryland colleges report rising AI-related cheating, with University of Maryland, College Park violations increasing from 120 to 208 between 2023-24 and 2025-26.
- The Department of War's GenAI.mil platform has nearly 2 million users and offers Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT and SpaceX Grok models with free training.
- KargoBot launched a large-scale AI transport network in Inner Mongolia with 8 OEMs and 30 ecosystem partners across seven regions in China.
- Higgsfield AI video startup aims for $1 billion in sales within 12 months after 500% revenue growth in the past year.
- A new guide enables building autonomous AI trading agents on Robinhood using Claude Code and Robinhood MCP for automated scanning and trading via natural language.
Meta boosts Muse AI and teases new handheld device
Meta is upgrading its Muse AI system and adding it to smart glasses and a new handheld device. The handheld tool will handle translation, object recognition and text-to-speech. Meta says both products will arrive in the coming months.
Meta Muse AI agent gets major upgrade with new features
Meta announced major updates to its Muse AI agent at its Connect event in Menlo Park. Muse will now use digital avatars, work with smart glasses, control Mac apps and handle email. It will also connect to services like GitHub, Notion and Expedia.
Meta launches new gadgets powered by Muse AI
Meta is releasing new gadgets built around its Muse AI agent, including smart glasses and a new AI-powered device. The products aim to help users with tasks like scheduling and messaging using voice commands. They are expected to be available in the coming months.
Connect.AI at UConn accepts spring semester applications
Connect.AI is a University of Connecticut course that teaches students how to use AI in small business settings. It is accepting applications for the spring 2027 cohort, with the deadline set for Oct. 7. The program is open to all majors and does not require prior AI experience.
Maryland colleges face rise in AI-related cheating
Many Maryland college students now rely on AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for schoolwork. Six of the state's public campuses reported more AI-related honor code violations in 2025-26 than in 2023-24. At the University of Maryland, College Park, AI violations rose from 120 to 208.
UN Security Council debates AI risks as US rejects global rules
Yoshua Bengio warned at the UN Security Council that autonomous AI agents could escape safeguards. Leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face offered different responses to AI risks. France pushed for global rules while the US rejected a global regulator. Other members called for human control, mandatory incident reporting and AI access for developing countries.
KargoBot launches large-scale AI transport network in China
KargoBot launched a large-scale AI transport network on September 22 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. The company revealed three product lines covering hybrid platooning, single-vehicle intelligence and cockpit-less transport robots. It has partnered with 8 OEMs and 30 ecosystem partners across seven regions in China. KargoBot holds the most commercial unmanned operation licenses for L4 autonomous trucks in China.
Ethical investors struggle to assess AI's extinction risk
Ethical investment funds are grappling with how to handle AI's extinction threat. Leading AI labs like Anthropic and OpenAI have warned about the dangers of their products. Some ethical investors use screens based on UN SDGs that automatically exclude chips and data centres. Nanuk Asset Management said it will apply the same exclusions framework to AI as to other technologies.
AI could help governments reduce debt through productivity gains
AI could help developed market governments reduce budget deficits and pay down debt through productivity gains. Higher productivity from AI could raise GDP growth, increase tax revenues and lower the debt-to-GDP ratio. For the US, a 0.5 point annual productivity boost could lower the debt-to-GDP ratio from 120% to below 110% by 2036. Countries with higher tax rates like the UK could see bigger benefits.
7 promising AI stocks to watch in September 2026
MarketBeat listed seven artificial intelligence stocks to watch on September 24, 2026. The stocks include Tempus AI, Hut 8, Ambarella, Upstart, Webus International, SentinelOne and Fermi. These are publicly traded companies that develop, provide or significantly utilize AI technology. They were selected based on their potential for growth and innovation in AI.
Higgsfield AI video startup targets $1 billion sales in 12 months
Higgsfield is an AI video startup founded in 2020 that helps businesses create high-quality video content. Its platform uses machine learning to generate videos from user input. The company's revenue grew 500% in the past year. It now aims to reach $1 billion in sales within the next 12 months.
DOW uses training and access to expand GenAI.mil adoption
The Department of War launched GenAI.mil in December 2025 to provide AI tools to its workforce. The platform now has nearly 2 million users including service members and contractors. It offers models from Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT, and SpaceX Grok. DOW provides no-cost training to help personnel use the tools for tasks like contracting and HR.
Build an autonomous AI trading agent on Robinhood
A new guide explains how to build an AI trading agent on Robinhood without coding. The setup uses Claude Code and the Robinhood MCP to scan watchlists and execute trades. Users define trading rules in a CLAUDE.md file and can schedule automated scans throughout the day. The agent can check positions, place orders, and set stop-losses through natural language.
Sources
- Meta gives Muse more power, teases handheld AI device
- Meta Muse AI agent gets major upgrade: Digital avatars, smart glasses, Mac control and more
- Meta is betting big on its Muse AI agent with a blitz of new gadgets
- Connect.AI accepting applications for spring semester
- Maryland campuses grapple with cheating as AI reshapes college life
- UN Security Council confronts AI risks as U.S. rejects global regulator
- KargoBot Announces Launch of Large-Scale AI Transport Network and Unveils Three Product Lines
- Ethical investment funds grapple with AI’s extinction threat
- AI could help governments cut debt
- Promising Artificial Intelligence Stocks To Consider
- AI video startup Higgsfield eyes $1 billion in 12-month sales
- DOW Turns to Training, Access to Drive GenAI.mil Adoption
- How to Build an Autonomous AI Trading Agent on Robinhood
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