China's Manus AI Agent Gains Traction for Autonomous Task Execution

Developed by startup Butterfly Effect, Manus is being compared to DeepSeek for its ability to handle complex real-world tasks independently.

Manus, an autonomous AI agent, was launched last week by China's Butterfly Effect and is currently accessible through an invite-only preview.
Unlike traditional chatbots, Manus executes tasks independently, such as creating websites, analyzing stock trends, and planning travel itineraries.
The AI agent has partnered with Alibaba's Qwen team to localize its features for Chinese users, though no specific launch date has been disclosed.
Manus has been praised for its transparency and adaptability but faces challenges with system stability, high service loads, and paywalled content access.
Experts suggest Manus has potential in enterprise automation but note its success depends on scaling infrastructure and addressing ethical and technical concerns.