Chinese AI Agent Manus Launches to Buzz, Faces Early Challenges

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After DeepSeek, this is Manus, the latest Chinese AI. Launched in preview last week, the chatbot, or conversational agent, promises to surpass its competitors and is already buzzing on social networks.

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Debut of Manus AI digital assistant from China causes stir

A new Chinese artificial intelligence agent billed as able to work independently from humans has sent insiders buzzing—some with concern and others with disappointment.

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Chinese AI agent Manus sparks debate with mixed reviews

A new Chinese artificial intelligence agent billed as able to work independently from humans has sent insiders buzzing – some with concern and others with...

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'China’s biggest secret': What Is Manus AI and how dangerous is it?

On 6 March 2025, a Chinese startup named Monica introduced Manus AI, an artificial intelligence system capable of making decisions and executing tasks without human oversight. Unlike traditional AI models that require prompts, Manus can act independently, raising concerns over the loss of human control in AI operations.

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People are listing invite codes to Chinese AI agent Manus for $1,000 and more on resale sites

Manus, a new agentic AI system from a Chinese startup, is starting to generate DeepSeek-like buzz. Invitations are scarce.

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Has China just built the world’s first human-level AI?

Manus can buy property, book holidays and create video games, writes Anthony Cuthbertson. But experts warn that releasing it could cause chaos