Meta starts ‘unwinding’ deal with Chinese-origin AI company Manus that it spent $2 bn on

 Meta is unwinding its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus following a directive from Chinese regulators. The tech giant has ceased data sharing and blocked Manus staff from its systems, a move seen as a significant test of China’s tightening grip on technology and overseas investments amid US competition. Meta is unwinding its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus following a directive from Chinese regulators. The tech giant has ceased data sharing and blocked Manus staff from its systems, a move seen as a significant test of China’s tightening grip on technology and overseas investments amid US competition.