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A Clippy marketing moment with Muse: ‘Meta has given AI a cute face’

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Fortune
A Clippy marketing moment with Muse: ‘Meta has given AI a cute face’WorldPing
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What happened

As AI companies ask users to hand over their inboxes and credit cards, they’re betting a friendly mascot can close the trust gap.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:53:32 UTC.

Why it matters

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