China blocks Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe

# China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Deal, Slowing AI Plans China has blocked Meta (Facebook's parent company) from completing its $2 billion purchase of Manus, a company that makes AI agents—software designed to handle tasks on your behalf. The decision comes after months of investigation and is a setback for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who sees AI agents as a major business opportunity. This move highlights how countries are increasingly scrutinizing major tech deals and could slow down Meta's ability to compete in the growing AI market.