China launches Manus, world's first autonomous AI agent

China has launched Manus, which its creators claim is the world's first fully autonomous AI agent. Manus can perform tasks like booking holidays and buying property without human guidance, marking a significant step toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). The release follows China's recent AI advancements and has generated excitement similar to that of OpenAI's ChatGPT. However, early testers have reported errors in Manus's performance, raising concerns about its reliability for complex tasks. Experts caution against allowing Manus to operate autonomously in high-stakes situations due to these flaws. They emphasize the need for careful monitoring and oversight to prevent potential chaos from AI errors.