Meta has begun dismantling its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, cutting off the Chinese-founded AI startup from internal systems and halting data sharing. The move complies with a Beijing divestiture order issued roughly two months ago on national security grounds. Manus co-founders have discussed raising $1 billion to reclaim the startup.
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Meta reverses $2 billion AI acquisition amid China pressure