Meta Acquires Manus for $2-3 Billion to Enhance AI Capabilities Across Platforms
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Meta has acquired Manus, a startup focused on general-purpose AI agents, for $2 billion to $3 billion to enhance its platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. The acquisition, which aligns with Meta's strategy to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, aims to integrate autonomous AI agents for task execution and automate advertising by 2026. This move also addresses the AI infrastructure needs of small and medium enterprises in Africa, where WhatsApp serves as a key business tool.
Jan 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
