Meta is acquiring Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup, in a deal reportedly worth $2–3 billion.
This move highlights how the company is actively embedding advanced artificial intelligence across its consumer and business platforms.
Meta Strengthens AI Ambitions
Although the companies have not disclosed official terms, sources indicate that Meta is increasingly focusing on commercially viable AI technology.
Manus’ AI Innovation
Meanwhile, Manus, now headquartered in Singapore, first captured global attention earlier this year when it launched what it called the world’s first general AI agent.
Unlike traditional chatbots, the AI can make decisions and execute tasks with minimal human prompting.
Consequently, tech observers quickly dubbed Manus “China’s next DeepSeek,” and major technology players, along with Chinese authorities, began showing interest.
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Moreover, the startup has already signed up millions of users and generates over $100 million in annual recurring revenue, giving it a rare combination of technological innovation and commercial traction.
In addition, Manus claims that its AI agent outperforms OpenAI’s DeepResearch in certain tasks and maintains a strategic partnership with Alibaba to develop AI models collaboratively.
Integration And Future Plans
Meta plans to integrate Manus’ technology into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp while keeping the startup operationally independent.
Furthermore, the acquisition follows other major AI investments, including Meta’s $14.3 billion stake in Scale AI.
For CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Manus represents a clear step toward AI platforms that already demonstrate both innovation and market success.
