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Meta Buys AI Startup Manus for $2B

Meta Platforms acquires Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup, for $2B, raising concerns in Washington due to Chinese founders. Manus, known for its AI agent handling tasks like job screening and stock analysis, had a viral demo and raised $75M in funding. Despite criticism, it signed up millions of users and topped $100M in annual recurring revenue. Meta plans to keep Manus independent and integrate its AI agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Checkout Solipillow.com

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