Meta acquires ‘general-purpose’ AI agent startup Manus.
Zuckerberg’s 2025 AI spending spree now includes snagging Manus and autonomous bots that turn “advanced AI capabilities into scalable, reliable systems that can carry out end-to-end work in real-world settings.” As we wait for agent reality to match agent hype, Manus says it plans to expand on its existing subscriptions via Meta’s platforms in the future. [Link: Manus Joins Meta: Accelerating AI Innovation for Busin…
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