Forbes December 30, 2025
Meta just announced the acquisition of the AI agent startup Manus. Its founder and CEO, Red Xiao, will take a vice president role at Meta. The move reveals the escalating race in the arena of AI agents, which continue to reshape the nature of global economy. The deal illustrates key competitive pressures, exit pathways for specialized startups, and a notable shift in corporate investment focus.
Competitive Pressure in AI Development
A primary driver for this acquisition is heightened competition. Meta faces rivals like Google and OpenAI, which have advanced AI agents such as Antigravity and OpenAI Agents SDK to develop application ready tools and execute complex tasks across industries. They can design apps, automate presentation slides, perform market analysis, generate...
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