EP 372 : Meta Acquires Manus: $2B AI Agent Deal

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Happy new year everyone!Meta just made a massive $2B+ acquisition of AI agent startup Manus, signaling a new phase in Zuckerberg's AI strategy. SoftBank also completed its $40B investment in OpenAI, valuing the company at a potential $1T. Satya Nadella shares his 2026 outlook, shifting the AI conversation from 'spectacle' to 'substance' and focusing on real-world outcomes. Tune in to learn more about the latest AI developments, including updates from Google, Waymo, and Alibaba. Listen now and stay ahead of the AI curve! Subscribe to our podcast for daily updates and insights. Tools mentioned: Manus, Chatterbox Turbo, Hunyuan Motion 1.0, MAI-UI, Jarts, Monet, Translate, TapNow, and Prodely.

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