China reviews Meta's purchase of AI startup Manus, FT reports

Core Insights - Chinese officials are reviewing Meta's $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus for potential technology control violations [1] Group 1 - The acquisition involves a significant investment of $2 billion by Meta [1] - The review by Chinese officials indicates regulatory scrutiny over foreign technology investments [1] - The focus on technology control violations suggests concerns about data security and intellectual property [1]