US EditionChina's Manus AI 'agent' could be our 1st glimpse at artificial general intelligence
- A new AI system called Manus, developed by the Chinese startup Butterfly Effect, was officially launched on March 5, 2025, and can autonomously execute complex tasks, drawing comparisons to previous AI innovations.
- Manus has been tested on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr, achieving exceptional efficiency and outperforming major competitors, including OpenAI’s Deep Research agent.
- The launch of Manus has generated significant interest; however, its limited availability and server shortages have led to frustrations among potential users.
- Critics have noted that Manus may rely on existing models rather than developing its own, raising concerns about its true potential and ability to handle tasks effectively.
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Artificial Intelligence: After DeepSeek, Manus brings China closer to a fully autonomous AI
Will the first omniscient artificial intelligence be Chinese? After the general AI DeepSeek, it is an AI called Manus that shakes the global technology sector. The new arrival presents itself as the first autonomous AI agent, able to think for itself.
China’s new AI agent Manus calls its own shots
China introduced the invite-only AI agent Manus this week. Modern large language models are really good at a lot of tasks, like coding, essay writing, translation, and research. But there are still a lot of basic tasks, especially in the “personal assistant” realm, that the most highly trained AIs in the world remain hopeless at. You can’t ask ChatGPT or Claude “order me a burrito from Chipotle” and get one, let alone “book me a train from New …
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