‘No continuing China-link’: Facebook-parent Meta clarifies after $2 billion Manus AI deal

Meta has acquired Singapore-based AI startup Manus for over $2 billion, bolstering its Meta Superintelligence Lab. This move aims to integrate Manus's advanced 'general-purpose' AI agents, capable of complex autonomous tasks, across Meta's platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The acquisition signifies Meta's aggressive push to lead in the AI agent market, with Manus ceasing China operations to focus on Singapore.

‘No continuing China-link’: Facebook-parent Meta clarifies after $2 billion Manus AI deal
Meta has acquired Singapore-based AI startup Manus for over $2 billion, bolstering its Meta Superintelligence Lab. This move aims to integrate Manus's advanced 'general-purpose' AI agents, capable of complex autonomous tasks, across Meta's platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The acquisition signifies Meta's aggressive push to lead in the AI agent market, with Manus ceasing China operations to focus on Singapore.