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Jun 15, 2026 · Industry Insights
Why Meta’s $2 Billion AI Agent Acquisition of Manus Was Completely Reversed
Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of the AI‑agent startup Manus was undone after Chinese regulators blocked the deal, exposing the limits of the “Singapore strategy,” prompting a full data firewall, a buy‑back plan, and signaling a new red line for cross‑border AI M&A.
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