Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of Manus Signals AI Industry Trends for 2026

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Meta is acquiring the Chinese-founded AI startup Manus for over $2 billion to enhance its AI capabilities with general-purpose agents that can perform complex tasks independently, supporting Meta's vision of personal AI and expanding its presence in the AI sector.
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