Meta has initiated the separation of its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, following Beijing's divestiture order citing national security concerns.
Meta unwinding $2B Manus deal following Beijing's forced divestiture; co-founders raising $1B for buyback. Beijing's tech separation signals capital controls tightening—affecting M&A, team placement, and US-China regulatory decisions for tech leaders.
The move comes after a divestiture order from Beijing
Jun 14, 2026
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What's the storyMeta has started the process of unwinding its $2 billion acquisition of AI start-up Manus.
The move comes after a divestiture order from Beijing on national security grounds.
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