Meta to Buy Chinese-Founded AI Startup Manus

The acquisition underscores Big Tech’s push to scale autonomous AI tools while keeping Manus service operating independently.
Meta to Buy Chinese-Founded AI Startup Manus
Entrance sign to the offices of Meta in Menlo Park, Calif. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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Meta announced on Dec. 29 it has agreed to bring Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus into the company, as the Facebook and Instagram owner deepens its push to expand autonomous AI agents for businesses and consumers.

Meta said Manus will continue to operate its service and sell subscriptions while its technology and talent are integrated into Meta’s broader AI ecosystem, including Meta AI, the company’s generative assistant. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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