"Manus is running ads promising quick, easy money with AI: Find local businesses without websites or with bad websites, have AI build them one, then call them up and sell it to them."
"One video presented Manus' AI agent as an 'Easy side hustle' that 'absolutely anybody can do' - one that supposedly 'takes less than 10 minutes' and can bring in a 'potential $5k a month.'"
"The ads were not subtle. The young person in the video says, 'There is literally no limit.' Except, I guess, the number of businesses willing to buy an AI-generated website from a stranger on the internet."
"Their TikTok account, which has since been removed, was filled almost entirely with Manus content. Neither disclosed any connection to Manus in its bio or posts."
Manus, acquired by Meta for $2 billion, is advertising quick money-making opportunities using AI. The campaign encourages creators to promote its services on social media, presenting it as an easy side hustle. Ads claim that anyone can earn significant income by selling AI-generated websites to local businesses. However, the promotional content often lacks transparency regarding the creators' affiliations with Manus, leading to concerns about authenticity and ethical marketing practices.
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