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Cross-border AI deal signals Meta’s aggressive scale-up strategy
Meta’s $2 billion-plus acquisition of Manus highlights a strategic push to expand AI scale and users, marking a rare cross-border deal involving a startup with Chinese origins.
In a move that underscores intensifying competition in artificial intelligence, Meta has agreed to acquire AI startup Manus for more than $2 billion. The transaction is notable as one of the first instances where a major US technology company has bought a startup with Chinese roots, highlighting a pragmatic approach to talent, technology, and user acquisition.