Manus is the action engine that goes beyond answers to execute tasks, automate workflows, and extend your human reach.

Manus (meaning hand in Latin) is an autonomous artificial intelligence agent developed by the same startup that created Monica, headquartered in Singapore. The agent is designed to independently …

Dec 30, 2025 · Meta Platforms has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based developer of general-purpose AI agents, capping a year of massive spending on artificial intelligence.

Manus emerged into the spotlight earlier this year after introducing its "general" AI agent. Here's what to know about the Chinese-founded AI startup, its founders, and why Meta wants it.

Jan 8, 2026 · China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus. Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, announced last week that it was …

Jan 8, 2026 · Regulators said they would look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s export and investment rules.

Manus is an autonomous AI agent developed by the Chinese startup Monica. Unlike traditional AI systems, Manus independently executes complex tasks across various domains without continuous …

Jan 7, 2026 · Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI assistant platform Manus is unsurprisingly caught in a regulatory tug-of-war — but not because of U.S. regulators. They appear assured that the deal is ...

Jan 9, 2026 · Manus’ acquisition by Meta will be hard to replicated by other Chinese technology firms seeking pathways into the U.S. market.

Jan 8, 2026 · Meta stock was lower following reports that its $2 billion deal for AI startup Manus will face scrutiny from regulators in China.