Meta is set to integrate technology from Chinese AI start-up Manus into its subscription services, aiming to enhance the Meta AI app. The acquisition of Manus for $2 billion will help create “general-purpose agents” capable of complex tasks with minimal user input. Manus has shifted its base to Singapore and offers standalone subscriptions for business clients.

Beijing is scrutinizing Meta’s deal with Manus to ensure compliance with Chinese laws on tech exports and national security. In a move to diversify revenue, Meta is expanding subscription services on its platforms, including limiting link sharing for free users on Facebook, introducing paid ad-free versions in the UK, and offering paid verification for blue-tick accounts. This signals a strategic investment in AI technology by Meta.

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