Meta's Muse AI agent targets the subscription economy's weak spot

Meta's new Muse AI agent, launched this month, can access banking and credit card statements to find and cancel unwanted subscriptions. Americans spend about $157 a month on subscriptions, and Stanford research shows people are four times more likely to cancel when forced to decide.

• Average US subscription spending is $1,887 a year, about $157 a month
• 44% of US consumers increased subscription spending in 2025
• People are four times more likely to cancel when forced to decide
• The average canceled subscription costs $17.39 a month, saving over $300 a year