[Meta Rises 2.5%, Launches Paid AI Agent for Merchants] According to Golden Finance, on June 4, Meta Platforms (META.US) rose 2.5%, closing at $638.7. On the news front, Meta launched an AI agent for merchants called Meta Business Agent, designed to assist businesses in handling customer inquiries, appointments, and sales on WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. The Business Agent can respond to customers in the merchant's tone, address common questions, screen potential leads, and escalate more complex inquiries to human staff when necessary. Initially, the Business Agent will be available for free, with plans to introduce a paid subscription option in the coming months. Additionally, Meta is considering setting a maximum monthly price of $200 for its new OpenClaw AI tool aimed at general consumers. The Hatch feature offers a wide range of capabilities, including writing custom software on demand, creating schedules in users' calendars, and sending emails on their behalf.