While it appears that Meta has acquired Manus, an AI startup, in a multi-billion-dollar deal reminiscent of previous acquisitions, this move marks the arrival of a new kind of AI model. Unlike traditional systems, Manus is designed specifically to function as a tireless digital employee — one that never clocks off, requires no salary negotiations, and never takes leave.
Developed by a Chinese-founded company now operating out of Singapore, Manus has been described as 'an execution layer for AI.' It does more than answer questions; it carries out tasks, conducts research, automates processes, and handles multi-step functions with minimal human input.
