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CHINA BLOCKS META'S $2B MANUS AI ACQUISITION

China has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus, unwinding a controversial deal amid concerns over technology transfer to the US.

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China has decided to block Meta Platforms Inc.’s $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus, a surprise move to…

Bloomberg Tech+1h 28m

China has decided to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus, in a surprise move to unwind a con…

Bloomberg Tech+2h 19m

China has decided to block Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of agentic artificial intelligence startup Manus, sending a chi…

The Decoder+2h 50m

Beijing orders the unwinding of the already completed acquisition. The move comes amid intensifying technological rivalr…

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TechCrunch+4h 58m

China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerberg’s…

Bloomberg Tech+9h 20m

China has sought for years to exert influence over business deals beyond its home turf. Still, its decision to press Met…

Ars Technica+9h 53m

The unwinding of Meta’s deal shows how tech founders struggle to cut China ties.

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The fallout from Meta Platforms Inc.’s controversial acquisition of Manus is prompting one tech founder to erect strict…

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Artificial intelligence “agents” that can carry out complex tasks with minimal human intervention are attracting heavy i…

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The AI startup Manus, once hailed as a breakthrough that would challenge Silicon Valley’s dominance, is turning into a c…