Meta Platforms Acquires Manus to Accelerate AI Agent Development
Meta Platforms (META) shares rose 1.04% to $665.53 following its acquisition of Manus, a developer of autonomous digital agents. The deal strengthens Meta's position in the competitive AI landscape by integrating Manus' agentic systems into its Core platforms.
The acquisition provides Meta with advanced AI tools capable of performing complex tasks with minimal human oversight. Analysts view this as a strategic MOVE to expand enterprise automation capabilities and developer services across Meta's global ecosystem.
Market reaction was immediately positive, with the stock experiencing a sharp morning spike before settling into a gradual pullback. The transaction aligns with Meta's broader roadmap for embedding autonomous systems throughout its product suite.
