Manus, an AI company from China, announced that it would return to independent management following its acquisition by U.S. company Meta. The move is reportedly linked to opposition to the acquisition from the Chinese government.
Manus, an AI startup from China, announced a policy of returning to independent management amid circumstances surrounding Meta's acquisition, including the treatment of certain data use that overlaps with the acquisition period as of December 2025. Manus has not yet explained the details of a specific new structure, but its separation from Meta is expected to proceed.
The Chinese government is reportedly strongly opposed to the move, with some observers viewing concerns over the acquisition's consistency with China's policy of advancing AI development as a national strategy as the underlying factor. The report is said to have originated in Guangzhou.