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Meta to Buy AI Agent Maker Manus in Deal Valued at Over $2 Billion

Meta says Manus will keep operating as a subscription service under Meta.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a price above $2 billion, though Meta has not disclosed terms.
  • Meta will continue selling the Manus agent and integrate it into Meta AI across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
  • Meta says there will be no continuing Chinese ownership in Manus and the startup will discontinue services and operations in China.
  • Manus reported about $100–125 million in annualized revenue this year from subscriptions to its general-purpose agent used by millions.
  • CEO Xiao Hong and most of the roughly 100-person team will join Meta, with Xiao expected to report to COO Javier Olivan, according to the Wall Street Journal.