China blocks Meta's acquisition of Manus
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 22:09 UTC
- Sources: The Register AI/ML
China blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, dealing a blow to Meta's AI ambitions. The exact reason for the block is unclear.
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