Manus confirms Meta separation, outlines user-data deletion plan
By MLex Staff ( August 12, 2026, 09:30 GMT | Insight) -- Artificial intelligence startup Manus has confirmed it is separating from Meta Platforms and returning to independent operations, nearly four months after Chinese authorities blocked Meta’s acquisition of the company and ordered the transaction unwound. Manus said data generated by certain users since Meta acquired the company on Dec. 29 will be deleted to comply with regulatory requirements in some jurisdictions, requiring affected users to back up and later restore their data.Artificial intelligence startup Manus has confirmed it is separating from Meta Platforms and will delete certain user data as part of the transition, nearly four months after Chinese authorities blocked Meta's acquisition of the company and ordered the transaction unwound....
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