Meta Platforms completed an operational split from Chinese-founded AI firm Manus and terminated all data sharing. A new firewall blocks Manus staff from Meta’s internal systems. Meta employees have also lost access to Manus’s proprietary tools.
Chinese regulators ordered the $2 billion acquisition unwound. Regulators issued the mandate in April 2026. Officials cited concerns regarding the transfer of critical technology to a U.S. competitor.
Manus founders are currently exploring funding options for a company buyback. This effort may require raising approximately $1 billion.