China to Probe Meta's Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

China is planning to launch a probe into Manus AI following Meta's announcement saying it would acquire the company in a push to improve AI in America.
Published: 1/10/2026, 3:50:28 AM EST

China is planning to launch a probe into Manus AI following Meta's announcement saying it would acquire the company in a push to improve AI in America. Those connections are raising red flags among U.S. national security experts.