Fraudulent Muse AI App on Microsoft Store

There’s a Muse AI app on the Microsoft Store that appears to be a spoofing attempt. Meta has not yet released an official Muse app for Windows. DO NOT INSTALL THIS APP.

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NNR81P4VXPM?hl=en-us&gl=US&ocid=pdpshare

Given all the permissions that the actual Muse agent app requests, this is a little bit terrifying. While I don’t actually think most Thurrott members would be likely to install this, it does raise a couple of important questions.

First, how does Microsoft allow these scammy apps into their store in the first place? I mean, it’s pretty obvious that somebody is attempting to capitalize on popularity of the new Meta Muse AI assistant and slip this into the vacuum before they can release a legit app of their own.

Second, how does the Microsoft Store not provide an easy way to report content like this? I had to use the Feedback Hub, create ticket, and paste a link back to the store app page. Reporting a questionable app should be a one-click affair.