Meta Acquires Manus to Drive Agentic AI Shift
Meta has announced the acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus, marking a strategic shift from traditional chatbots to advanced autonomous agents capable of managing complex projects. This move builds on Meta’s broader AI investment push, including its earlier stake in Scale AI, as the company intensifies efforts to stay ahead in the competitive AI landscape. While financial details of the Manus deal remain undisclosed, the acquisition underscores Meta’s ambition to integrate agentic AI into both consumer and enterprise products.
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Manus, which recently claimed its AI agent outperformed OpenAI’s DeepResearch, develops digital employees that can independently execute tasks such as research and automation with minimal input. Meta plans to continue offering Manus services while embedding its technology into Meta AI. The acquisition also highlights Singapore’s growing role as a hub for Chinese-origin firms seeking insulation from Sino-US tensions, positioning Manus as a key player in the global transition from generative AI to agentic AI.
