Meta announced on December 29, 2025, that it will acquire Chinese AI startup Manus 🤝🚀. The deal aims to bring Manus’s advanced AI agent into Meta AI and across Meta’s apps, from Facebook and Instagram to WhatsApp.
Manus, a Singapore-based startup backed by Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology Ltd Co, builds a general-purpose digital employee that can research, automate tasks and more with minimal prompts. Imagine a digital sidekick that can draft reports, run market research or schedule meetings – all on its own! 🔍💼
Earlier this year, Manus claimed its AI agent outperforms OpenAI's DeepResearch, marking fierce competition in the AI race. Financial terms of the acquisition remain under wraps, but this move follows Meta's big bet on AI, like its investment in Scale AI valued at $29 billion back in spring.
For users and small businesses in South Asia and Southeast Asia, this means smarter chat features, faster content recommendations and more powerful business tools, right on your fav platforms 📱✨. Whether you're a creator looking for an edge or a startup founder juggling tasks, expect AI to step up your game in 2026.
This acquisition underscores how fast the AI landscape is evolving. Stay tuned for updates as Meta integrates Manus's tech into its suite – the future of AI is just around the corner! 💡🌏
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Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features
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