US EditionMeta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI
Meta will integrate Manus AI agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, leveraging its $125 million annual revenue run rate to boost AI-driven automation and services.
- Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup, to enhance its AI capabilities and expand its business in artificial intelligence.
- Manus generated an annual revenue run rate of $125 million and sells AI agents through a subscription service.
- The acquisition allows Meta to operate Manus's service while integrating it into its own products, as stated in a company announcement.
- The acquisition was made public without disclosing financial terms, and Manus has ties to China, raising concerns among venture investors.
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