88Z AI, 12 August — Manus has announced its separation from Meta to resume independent operations. Due to cross-border regulatory reviews, both parties adjusted their structure. Manus requested some users to back up data by August 23 and will restore services on August 25, offering free access during the transition and return incentives.
At a glance
- Manus resumes independent operations after separating from Meta due to regulatory reviews
- Services restore on August 25 with free access and return incentives during the transition

The update
Manus has officially announced its separation from Meta to resume operations as an independent company. Previously acquired by Meta for over $2 billion last December, the two parties decided to restructure their arrangement due to cross-border regulatory reviews. To ensure a smooth data migration, Manus has requested that some affected users complete data backups by August 23. The platform plans to officially restore services on August 25. During the transition period, affected users will not be charged any fees, and official return incentives are being provided to thank users for their patience and support.
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