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China blocks Meta's $2B acquisition of AI startup Manus

Manus claimed to revolutionize agentic AI.
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  • Manus claimed to revolutionize agentic AI. Now Chinese authorities are forcing Meta to unwind its purchase of the company in what analysts believe could set a new precedent. S1
  • Manus claimed to revolutionize agentic AI. Now Chinese authorities are forcing Meta to unwind its purchase of the company in what analysts believe could set a new precedent. S2
  • China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus52 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLiv McMahonTechnology reporterGetty ImagesFacebook-owner Meta's acquisition of AI start-up Manus has been blocked by Chinese regulators.Announced in late... S3
  • Beijing says domestic tech companies must seek explicit government approval for accepting US investmentBusiness live – latest updatesChina has blocked Meta’s $2bn (£1.5bn) acquisition of an AI startup as it cracks down on US investments in domestic tech compan... S4
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