Meta buys Chinese AI startup Manus for $2 billion to boost agentic AI capabilities

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Meta acquired Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup, for $2 billion to enhance its platforms with advanced agentic AI capabilities. Manus specializes in AI that can make decisions and complete tasks with minimal user input, unlike prompt-dependent chatbots. This technology aims to improve user engagement on Meta's platforms, potentially increasing revenue. The acquisition faces scrutiny from U.S. regulators concerned about data privacy and national security due to Manus's Chinese origins, drawing parallels to the TikTok situation.


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