{"id":209549,"date":"2026-02-08T01:22:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T01:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=209549"},"modified":"2026-02-08T01:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T01:22:21","slug":"china-founded-ai-agent-start-up-manus-acquired-by-zuckerbergs-meta-for-billions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=209549","title":{"rendered":"China-founded AI-agent start-up Manus acquired by Zuckerberg\u2019s Meta for \u2018billions\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A China-founded start-up that specialises in artificial intelligence agents was acquired by US tech giant Meta Platforms for billions of dollars, marking a landmark deal amid US-China competition in AI technology.<br \/>\nThe acquisition of Singapore-based Manus just nine months after its public launch in March underlines China\u2019s AI competitiveness despite Washington\u2019s efforts to deprive its rival of access to advanced US chips and funding&#8230;<br \/><a 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