Meta unwinds Manus AI deal after China order, signaling tighter global scrutiny

Ariel Lee, Taipei

Jun 12, 2026, 14:06 0

Credit: AFP

Meta Platforms has fully severed operational and data-sharing ties with agentic AI startup Manus after Chinese regulators ordered the transaction canceled. The move affects global investors and AI developers, as it highlights how Beijing's intervention can...

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