Meta acquires Manus to integrate general-purpose AI agents

Meta has announced the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based company specializing in the development of autonomous general-purpose artificial intelligence agents capable of executing complex tasks such as market research, programming, and data analysis. The integration will allow Meta to bring Manus agent technology to billions of users and businesses through its products, including Meta AI.

Manus launched its first general AI agent in early 2025 and has since processed over 147 trillion tokens and generated over 80 million virtual computers. The company has focused on building an agent designed to help users with research, automation, and complex tasks, working to make these capabilities more reliable and useful across a growing range of real-world use cases. Currently, Manus serves the daily needs of millions of users and businesses worldwide.

Meta will continue operating and selling the Manus subscription service through its app and website without disruptive changes for current customers. The company will continue operating from Singapore. Over time, Meta plans to expand the service to millions of additional businesses and billions of people on Meta's platforms.

The Manus team will join Meta's team to develop general-purpose agents across the company's consumer and business products. According to Xiao Hong, CEO of Manus, joining Meta allows them to build on a stronger and more sustainable foundation without changing how Manus works or how decisions are made. The company will continue iterating the product and serving the users who have defined Manus since its inception.

Meta notes that this acquisition is part of its strategy to accelerate AI innovation for businesses and improve the lives of billions of people and millions of businesses with Manus autonomous agent technology.

Key points

• Meta acquires Manus, Singapore-based company specializing in autonomous general-purpose AI agents
• Manus has processed over 147 trillion tokens and created over 80 million virtual computers since launching in 2025
• Manus agents autonomously execute complex tasks such as market research, programming, and data analysis
• Meta will continue operating Manus subscription service without changes for current customers
• Manus will continue operating from Singapore and maintain its way of functioning and decision-making
• Meta plans to integrate Manus technology into its products, including Meta AI, to reach billions of users
• Manus team will join Meta to develop general-purpose agents across consumer and business products