Key facts
- Meta Platforms is terminating its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus.
- The termination is a result of Chinese national security orders.
- Manus AI will resume independent operations.
- Certain user data will be deleted by Manus AI as part of the separation.
- Tencent has become Manus AI's largest shareholder after participating in a buyback.
Meta Platforms is terminating its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus following orders from Chinese regulators related to national security. The U.S. tech giant will unwind the deal, allowing Manus AI to resume independent operations. As part of the separation, Manus AI will delete certain user data generated after December 29, 2025, notifying affected users and allowing them to back up their information. Tencent Holdings Ltd., ZhenFund, and HSG are among the investors who bought back the company, with Tencent becoming Manus' largest shareholder.