Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired artificial intelligence startup Manus. The move is a sign of the company’s drive to expand its AI capabilities across all of Meta’s platforms. Although the company is in financial trouble, the deal was reportedly worth more than $2 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The company offers paid subscriptions that users can use for a variety of tasks, including research and coding. In a statement, Meta said Manus is serving millions of users globally every day.

Source: The Patriot January 01, 2026 14:54 UTC