Meta Snaps Up China's Manus AI for $2 Billion

Meta acquires Chinese AI powerhouse Manus in a blockbuster $2 billion deal to bolster generative capabilities. Manus brings cutting-edge multimodal models and massive talent pool to Meta's AI arsenal. The move signals intensifying global talent wars amid U.S.-China tech tensions.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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