Manus resumes independent operations after Beijing forced Meta to unwind its $2B deal
Founders Red Xiao, Tao Zhang and Yichao "Peak" Ji remain in charge after a separation that forced account and task-data deletions.
By Ryan Merket · Published
Primary source: Manus on X
Why it matters
Beijing forced a completed Meta acquisition into reverse, showing that Chinese regulators can reach AI technology and founders after they move offshore. Manus survived, but its users and ownership structure had to be rebuilt around the separation.
Manus resumed independent operations on September 1st after Chinese regulators forced Meta to unwind its acquisition of the AI agent maker, ending eight months of ownership upheaval for one of 2025's fastest-growing AI products.…