Why Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is buying Manus AI: What the startup does and why it matters

Meta has outlined its intention to acquire Manus AI, a China-based artificial intelligence startup, as part of its strategy to speed up the rollout of next-generation AI capabilities across its platforms. The deal is expected to strengthen Meta’s AI agents and automation tools at a time when competition in the global AI space is heating up.

A Reuters report claims the acquisition values Manus at more than $2 billion, though Meta has not confirmed the exact figure.