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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Anupam Nagar

Global Market | Tencent explores stake in AI Startup Manus after China challenges Meta deal: Reports

Chinese technology giant Tencent is in talks to become the largest shareholder in artificial intelligence startup Manus, as investors explore alternatives after Chinese regulators ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of the company, according to people familiar with the matter, Reuters reported.

Tencent is negotiating a deal alongside Manus' original investors, including ZhenFund and HSG, to buy back the AI startup from Meta in a transaction valued at no less than $2 billion.

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