Meta launches Muse Wonder, its most capable agentic AI models.
Meta released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, built for long, multi-step agentic tasks, with memory of user priorities and expertise in law, finance and health. Muse Wonder is live via Meta's Model API and Muse Code, Wonder Full only for Muse Code subscribers, and Muse Wonder comes to the Muse app soon, subscribers first.
Why it matters
Meta's agents are getting more capable; expect them to shape commerce and customer service on its apps.
Related trends.
AIUAE shoppers want AI to find deals, not to check out
YouGov says 59% of UAE adults plan to shop Dubai Shopping Festival 2026. Three in four likely shoppers will use AI, mostly for prices and reviews, but only about one in five would let it fill baskets or pay.
Why it mattersAI shopping assistants win research moments first; trust for agent checkout still has to be earned.
AIOpenAI seeks an agency lead to make ChatGPT ads a regular buy
OpenAI is recruiting an Agency Partner in New York to build joint business plans with holding companies and independents. It wants ChatGPT ads to move past pilots; the company said in August they had hit a $1B annualised run rate.
Why it mattersExpect agency deals and spend commitments for ChatGPT ads, the way search and social are bought today.
PlatformsMeta sells reserved, TV-style ad windows with Super Burst
Advertisers can now book a 3–24 hour block on a single day across Facebook and Instagram, with price and reach fixed upfront and delivery guaranteed within 5% of forecast. Meta is also testing a paid first slot in the feed.
Why it mattersGives brand teams a launch-day buy that behaves like TV, inside Meta's auction world.
