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Meta Acquires Manus to Advance Autonomous AI Agents

Analysts estimate a $1.5–$2 billion deal that could face regulatory scrutiny.

Overview

  • Meta says it will continue to operate and sell Manus from Singapore and will integrate the agent into its products.
  • Manus executes end-to-end tasks such as travel bookings, CV sorting, market research, programming, and data analysis, distinguishing it from chat-only assistants.
  • Meta did not disclose the purchase price, while Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the value at $1.5–$2 billion.
  • The service uses a subscription model and claims millions of users, offering Meta a pathway to recurring AI revenue.
  • Analysts warn the transaction may draw regulatory review due to Manus’s Chinese origins, against a backdrop of U.S.–China tech tensions and chip export controls.