Posted Aug 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTCEExternal LinkManus is officially splitting up with Meta.Meta acquired the agentic AI startup for $2 billion last year and has already added some of Manus’ tools into its platforms. But now, Manus has announced that it will “return to operating as an independent company” after China blocked the deal.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Emma RothLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...