7 d. ago Chinese smart eyewear makers shine at CES with focus on challenging Meta

Dozens of Chinese makers of smart glasses dazzled the exhibition floor at the recent CES trade show in Las Vegas, where they showed lightweight, artificial intelligence-powered eyewear aimed at a category that has been largely defined by Meta Platforms’ Ray-Ban Display. At the four-day annual trade show, which concluded on Friday, Chinese brands made up most of the roughly 60 smart eyewear exhibitors. Their products ranged from audio-first frames designed for all-day wear to augmented reality...

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9 d. ago China says Meta’s acquisition of AI platform Manus must comply with Chinese laws

China says Meta’s acquisition of AI platform Manus must comply with Chinese laws  Anadolu Ajansı

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9 d. ago China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus over export controls, tech outflow concerns

China’s Ministry of Commerce says it will conduct a review and investigation into Meta’s acquisition of Manus regarding export controls and technology exports, confirming an earlier report by the Post. The Post reported that Chinese authorities were considering whether to step in over Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Manus – an artificial intelligence agent developer with Chinese roots – amid concerns the deal could breach technology export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate...

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1 week ago Beijing mulls intervention in Meta’s deal to buy Manus amid AI ‘brain drain’ fears

Chinese authorities are considering whether to step in over Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Manus – an artificial intellligence agent developer with Chinese roots – amid concerns the deal could breach technology export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate offshore, according to two sources. One of the sources said officials, including at the Ministry of Commerce, were looking into the transaction and that the review could lead to action. The other said the chances of intervention...

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2 w. ago Meta’s multibillion Manus buyout draws plaudits, but raises spectre of a China AI exodus

Meta Platforms’ multibillion-dollar acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence agent start-up, has set off a mix of excitement and unease in China’s tech circles, opening what some see as a new “cash-out” route for AI entrepreneurs beyond the traditional IPO playbook. Industry observers said the acquisition was made possible by two key developments: Manus’ progress in building a globally competitive general AI agent and the founders’ decision to relocate the business...

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2 w. ago Meta claims 'no continuing Chinese ownership interests in Manus AI' after reported $2 billion deal to shore up in AI agent race

Meta claims 'no continuing Chinese ownership interests in Manus AI' after reported $2 billion deal to shore up in AI agent race  Fortune

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2 w. ago Meta to buy Chinese founded startup Manus to boost advanced AI

Meta to buy Chinese founded startup Manus to boost advanced AI  Reuters

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2 w. ago Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features

Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features  Reuters

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