Recently, Meta announced the acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus for billions of dollars, making it the third largest acquisition in Meta's history. This acquisition aims to strengthen Meta's technical capabilities in the field of general AI agents, helping the company establish a position in the competitive AI market.

According to information on Manus' official website, after the acquisition, Manus will continue to operate its applications and website, providing existing products and subscription services to users. Meanwhile, the company's operational base will remain in Singapore. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shown great interest in this transaction, listing it as one of the company's top priorities. Shao Hong, the founder of Manus, will serve as a vice president at Meta, continuing to lead the team's development.

Manus gained rapid popularity at the beginning of this year with the concept of "the first general agent." This technology can understand user needs, automatically break down tasks, and complete them through searching and editing, significantly improving work efficiency. Within just a few months after its release, Manus achieved $125 million in revenue, proving its strong market potential.

This acquisition further enriches Meta's acquisition record. The largest previous acquisition was WhatsApp, valued at approximately $1.9 billion, followed by the recent acquisition of Scale AI, valued at around $1.5 billion. Through the acquisition of Manus, Meta not only gains advanced AI technology but also accelerates its layout in this field to address future market challenges.

Although the specific financial terms of this transaction have not been disclosed, it is expected that Manus' technology will provide new momentum for Meta's AI strategy. With the integration of teams, the innovation in the field of general AI agents is expected to be a major highlight in the tech industry.