The Chinese tech firm Butterfly Effect, which made waves earlier this year by introducing Manus—the world's inaugural general-purpose AI agent—has now been acquired by Silicon Valley's tech behemoth, Meta. This morning, both Meta's and Manus's official websites concurrently broke the news, solidifying Manus's integration into the Meta family. Sources close to the investors reveal that the acquisition deal was sealed for a staggering sum in the billions of dollars. Remarkably, the negotiations unfolded at breakneck speed, culminating in an agreement within a mere ten-day span.

Since its inception, Manus has demonstrated remarkable prowess, processing a colossal 147 trillion tokens and spinning up over 80 million virtual computers. Post-acquisition, Manus is set to maintain its autonomous operations, continuing to deliver products and subscription services to its user base via its dedicated app and website. Moreover, the company will retain its operational base in Singapore, ensuring a seamless transition for its global clientele.