Anthropomorphize Your AI Agent for Fun and Profit

The author argues that Muse's mainstream appeal comes not from new capabilities but from a user experience that feels like employing a virtual assistant, and recommends treating AI agents as very smart humans who never sleep. Granting agents read-only access to email, bank and other systems, plus accumulated context and feedback, makes them exponentially more useful, as shown by a self-built proactive monitor that caught a misfiled LLC fee and a missed Chewy email.