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“I Woke Up and Claude Killed My Startup”: The Story of Ryze AI Founder

Irina Bodnar says Anthropic’s Claude and Meta-backed Manus introduced features that disrupted her AI ad startup Ryze AI, triggering a pivot and raising questions about startup survival in the age of AI giants.

China Deepens Investigation of Meta’s $2B Manus Acquisition

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By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

China is investigating Meta’s $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus, reviewing the deal’s money transfers, tax compliance, and overseas operations amid national security concerns.

China Reviews Meta Manus Acquisition for Export Controls

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By Maria Konash Jan 7, 2026

Chinese regulators are assessing whether Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus violated technology export control rules. The review could affect how cross-border AI deals involving Chinese-developed technology are approved.

By Olivia Grant Dec 30, 2025

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Meta Acquires AI Startup Manus for $2 Billion

By Olivia Grant Dec 30, 2025

Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus for about $2 billion, gaining a rare revenue-generating AI agent platform. The deal strengthens Meta’s AI strategy as investor scrutiny grows around heavy infrastructure spending.

“I Woke Up and Claude Killed My Startup”: The Story of Ryze AI Founder

China Deepens Investigation of Meta’s $2B Manus Acquisition

China Reviews Meta Manus Acquisition for Export Controls

Meta Acquires AI Startup Manus for $2 Billion

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