Manus is trying to prove AI agents can become a real business without being absorbed by a Big Tech platform—and that matters for anyone expecting software to start doing full workflows, not just answering questions. Butterfly Effect says Manus raised more than $500 million, reportedly valuing Manus around $4B, after Meta abandoned a proposed acquisition. At the same time, Manus unveiled Manus 2.0, built on its in-house “Cascade” execution tech—positioning it as an agent that can carry out multi-step tasks. We break down what’s known, what’s still unverified, and what you should watch before trusting an agent with real access. New AI news every weekday — subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's story.

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Manus raises more than $500 million and unveils its Manus 2.0 AI-agent platform (Reuters)
Manus raises more than $500 million and unveils its Manus 2.0 AI-agent platform (TechCrunch)
Meta abandoned a proposed acquisition of Manus (The Information)
Investors value Manus at about $4 billion after failed Meta deal (Financial Times)

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