1 day ago · The deal to acquire Singapore-based startup Manus severs all Chinese ownership ties amid escalating U.S.-China competition for AI dominance and talent acquisition.

Manus emerged into the spotlight earlier this year after introducing its "general" AI agent. Here's what to know about the Chinese-founded AI startup, its founders, and why Meta wants it.

1 day ago · Manus was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs. The company’s origins immediately set off alarm bells in Washington amid intensifying US-China tensions.

3 days ago · Meta just agreed to buy AI startup Manus for $2 billion — one of the highest-profile examples yet of a U.S. tech giant snapping up an AI product built in Asia. It’s a big moment for …

8 hours ago · How Manus distanced itself from its Chinese roots to court US investors; a source says Meta's $2.5B deal includes a $500M retention pool for Manus' employees — The $2.5 …

2 days ago · Meta said on Monday it would acquire Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms.

Nonetheless, Meta’s takeover for $2.5B surprised some Chinese officials, people familiar with the officials’ thinking told the Journal.