Rock band Muse loses social media handles to Meta's new AI product of same name

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British rock band Muse has lost its official social media handles after Meta launched a new AI agent product under the identical name. Meta's AI product appears to have claimed or displaced the band's established usernames across social platforms. The band, known for hits spanning over two decades, now faces a branding conflict with one of the world's largest tech companies. The incident highlights growing tensions between legacy brands and tech giants racing to name and deploy AI products. No official statement from Meta or the band's management has been widely reported regarding a resolution.

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