Meta has announced the acquisition of Manus, a company recognized for its advanced work in general-purpose AI agents. This move directly involves the Manus team, current users of its subscription service, and the broader Meta user base anticipating future AI integration. Manus’s AI agent, capable of handling research, automation, and complex workflows, has already processed over 147 trillion tokens and supported the creation of more than 80 million virtual computers. The technology enables end-to-end execution of tasks in real-world settings, targeting both individual users and enterprises needing scalable automation solutions.
Excited to announce that @ManusAI has joined Meta to help us build amazing AI products!
— Alexandr Wang (@alexandr_wang) December 29, 2025
The Manus team in Singapore are world class at exploring the capability overhang of today’s models to scaffold powerful agents.
Looking forward to working with you, @Red_Xiao_!
The acquisition is now public, with the Manus service remaining operational and subscriptions available globally through Manus’s app and website. The company will continue to operate from Singapore. Over time, Meta aims to extend access to Manus’s AI capabilities across its platforms, potentially reaching billions of users worldwide.
Manus AI, acquired by Meta, is a current SOTA with a 2.5% achievement on the "Remote Labor Index" benchmark (Introduced by Meta).
— TestingCatalog News 🗞 (@testingcatalog) December 29, 2025
The Remote Labor Index measures AI automation of remote work.
Soon to know how much 2.5% is worth 👀 https://t.co/KFqOQcB0Qw pic.twitter.com/zZjM0GVHza
Industry experts have noted that this acquisition positions Meta to compete more directly with AI-first productivity platforms, thanks to Manus’s robust execution layer for autonomous agents. Compared to earlier offerings, Manus’s system stands out for its ability to reliably automate multi-step work, a capability some competitors have struggled to deliver. Meta’s integration of Manus is expected to accelerate the development and deployment of AI-driven automation at scale.
