AI startup Manus to resume independent operations as deal with Meta unwinds
AI startup Manus announced on Tuesday that it will return to independent operations and some user data will be deleted as it separates from U.S. tech giant Meta. The company stated that data generated by certain users on or after December 29, 2025, will be deleted later this month to comply with regulatory requirements in specific jurisdictions.
Manus informed affected users about the data deletion via the Manus app and email, offering them the option to back up their data. This move is part of Meta's unwinding of its $2 billion-plus acquisition of Manus, following Beijing's order in April for Meta to divest from the Chinese startup due to tightened scrutiny of U.S. investment in Chinese tech firms.
Reports from July suggested that Tencent, a major Chinese gaming and internet company, is in discussions to become Manus' largest shareholder.
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