AI BriefingManus Acquisition Falls Through
Key point
Manus has announced the resumption of independent operations after Meta's acquisition attempt failed, urging users to back up their data.
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Manus has announced the resumption of operations as an independent company. Accordingly, users must back up their data by 7:59 AM (Singapore Time) on August 23, 2026, and restore it after 8:00 AM on August 25.
This move reflects the situation following Meta's announcement on December 29, 2025, to acquire Manus for over $2 billion. At the time, a regulatory review by China's Ministry of Commerce was underway, and this announcement suggests a transition to a 'separation' phase rather than post-acquisition integration.
In particular, December 29, 2025, serves as a critical cutoff point for data processing. Some data generated after this date is scheduled for deletion, and users must personally perform backup and restoration processes for regulatory compliance and operational restructuring.
Given the nature of AI agent products, this move could significantly impact user experience. Heavy users, whose data includes not just chat logs but also work history, files, project context, and workflows, may have concerns regarding data integrity and service continuity.
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