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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

The least surprising chapter of the Manus story is what's happening right now | TechCrunch

The U.S. and China are competing fiercely in AI development, with Chinese startups like Manus relocating to avoid restrictions and attract investment.
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fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Meta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp | TechCrunch

Meta will test paid subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp offering exclusive features and expanded AI capabilities, including scaled Manus integration and Vibes freemium.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Meta just bought one of the fastest-growing AI startups you've probably never heard of

The deal is sure to turn heads too. Manus and its parent company Butterfly Effect are now based in Singapore but were founded in China - a country with a fraught relationship to the U.S tech industry - and maintain operations there. Facebook's parent company will reportedly pay more than $2 billion to acquire the startup, which it hopes will bolster its own lagging AI capabilities.
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from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Meta Platforms Just Plugged a Gaping $2 Billion Hole In its AI Plans

Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META ) has gone all-in on artificial intelligence (AI), releasing open-source models like Llama, building massive data centers, and integrating AI features across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other products. The company aims to lead in AI development and deployment to billions of users. However, despite its far-flung ambitions, there was a big hole in its ambitions: a proven, autonomous AI agent capable of independently executing complex real-world tasks for consumers and businesses. However, Meta just filled the gap with $2 billion plug.
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