Core Viewpoint - Manus, a newly launched AI Agent, has gained significant attention in the AI community for its capability as a "general AI Agent" that can independently think and execute complex tasks through multi-step processes [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Manus AI is led by a new team including founder Xiao Hong and product head Zhang Tao, who has experience with international products at ByteDance [2] - The product demonstration was notably managed by Zhang Tao, who responded promptly to controversies surrounding the product [2] Group 2: Key Personnel - Ji Yichao, co-founder and chief scientist of Manus AI, has a rich entrepreneurial background and a deep understanding of AI technology, which supports Manus's architecture and tool functionality [2] - Ji Yichao's early achievements include developing the Mammoth browser during high school, which became the most downloaded third-party browser on iPhone shortly after its release [3][4] Group 3: Product Development - In 2015, Ji Yichao led the launch of the Magi knowledge engine, which gained over 1 million users within 10 days of its public release in 2019 [5] - The AI industry in Beijing's Zhongguancun area is thriving, with over 1,300 AI companies and 76 large models registered, creating an innovative ecosystem for AI development [5]