Meta acquires Manus to boost its generative artificial intelligence.

Meta acquires Manus to boost its generative artificial intelligence.

As part of its expansion strategy, Meta has announced the acquisition of Manus, a company that specializes in artificial intelligence technologies. The deal aims to support the development of generative models that Meta uses in its platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Manus focuses on improving semantic understanding and natural human-machine interaction. The acquisition reflects Meta's desire to reduce its reliance on third parties and build an internally integrated AI ecosystem. Analysts believe that this move could give Meta a competitive advantage in smart content, personalized advertising, and virtual assistants in the coming years.