Meta Platforms(US:META) Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun·2025-12-30 03:19Group 1 - Meta has announced the acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus to enhance its AI capabilities and integrate advanced AI technologies into its consumer and enterprise product lines [1] - The acquisition will allow Meta to take full control of Manus's operations and sales, integrating its core technologies into products such as the Meta AI assistant and enterprise AI solutions [1] - Manus specializes in developing general AI systems, including a multilingual intelligent dialogue engine and automated decision-making tools adaptable to various industries [1] Group 2 - The acquisition comes amid intense global competition in AI, with Meta strengthening its AI technology reserves through strategic investments and talent acquisition [2] - In early 2025, Meta invested $29 billion in data labeling giant Scale AI and hired its founder Alexandr Wang to lead its AI infrastructure department [2] - Meta has also launched the open-source large model Llama 3.5 and is focusing on generative AI, robotics control, and neural interface technologies [2]