Meta Platforms(US:META) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-01 00:24Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Manus, an AI application developed by the company Butterfly Effect, is set to be acquired by Meta for a deal valued at "several billion dollars" [1] - Before the acquisition, Butterfly Effect was in the process of raising funds at a valuation of $2 billion [1] - After the acquisition, Manus will operate independently, with its founder, Xiao Hong, taking on the role of Vice President at Meta [1] Group 2 - Manus is recognized as a leading AI application, following the success of DeekSeek, with its standout feature being its exceptional intelligent agent applications [1] - In July of this year, Butterfly Effect relocated its headquarters to Singapore, which facilitated the conditions for this acquisition [1] - Meta has been investing heavily in AI projects and top AI talent due to concerns about missing out on the AI era, especially as Google has seen its stock price reach historical highs due to its performance in the AI field [1]