There will be no...: Meta buys AI startup Manus; Issues clarification on 'Chinese link'

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has acquired Chinese-founded AI startup Manus for an estimated $2 billion to $3 billion. Manus, known for its autonomous AI agent, recently relocated its headquarters to Singapore. Meta emphasized that there will be no continuing Chinese ownership and operations in China will cease, aiming to navigate US-China tech tensions.