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Manus to Resume Independent Operations as Meta’s $2bn Deal Unwinds

Manus said its separation from Meta requires the deletion of some user data generated since the acquisition closed on 29 December 2025.

Manus said on Tuesday it will soon return to operating as an independent company, unwinding Meta’s $2 billion acquisition after Chinese regulators ordered the deal reversed in April. Data generated by some users since 29 December 2025 will be deleted later this month as part of the separation.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Slams Sanders for Inviting China Experts to AI ‘Existential Threat’ Panel

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent attacked senator Bernie Sanders ahead of the scheduled discussion on AI safety.

An upcoming discussion hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders on the “existential threat of artificial intelligence” has sparked backlash from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who criticized the senator for inviting Chinese experts to the high-profile AI safety panel.

China Blocks Meta Deal of Singapore Based Manus AI

China has blocked the acquisition of Manus AI over concerns of violation of its security regulations.

China has blocked the acquisition deal between Manus AI and Meta Inc over alleged violation of China’s regulations as the Singapore based startup had Chinese roots.