Meta Acquires Chinese AI Startup Manus to Boost Advanced Agent Tech

• Meta announced plans to acquire Chinese AI startup Manus to expand its advanced agent technology.
• Manus develops a general-purpose AI agent designed as a digital employee for tasks like research and automation.
• Meta will integrate Manus's service into consumer and business products, including Meta AI, and operate/sell it.
• Manus, part of Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology Ltd Co, claims its AI agent outperforms OpenAI’s DeepResearch.
• The acquisition reflects Meta's push to deepen AI use amid intensifying industry competition.

Why It Matters: Meta strengthens its AI capabilities by acquiring Manus, aiming to integrate advanced AI agents across its products.