Manus resumed independent operations after Meta Platforms abandoned its $2 billion acquisition.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission prohibited the deal in April 2026. Regulators cited national security grounds to stop the transaction originally announced in late 2025.
Manus develops autonomous AI agents from its headquarters in Singapore. The Chinese-founded startup focuses on technology designed to execute complex tasks.
Meta had already started integrating the technology into its advanced AI roadmap. The forced unwinding marks a strategic setback amid rising geopolitical obstacles for cross-border technology deals.