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Chinese startup Monica, owned by The Butterfly Effect, has launched a general-purpose multi-model AI agent called Manus.
What is Manus?
Unlike traditional AI LLM models which usually give a text-based reply and need multiple input prompts to achieve the desired result, Manus can perform a whole range of relevant tasks with a single prompt.
Whether you need to design and book your entire itinerary to Europe, analyze stocks and create interactive websites, or screen multiple resumes in a few minutes, Manus can do it all.
The Next DeepSeek Moment
The initial response to the official demo by the company has been positive. Some describe it as the next big AI launch since the launch of Deepseek R1 that shook the AI world.
The agent has outperformed leading AI models on the GAIA benchmark. Manus operates independently on the cloud. It has its own computer and access to the internet. It can also fetch data from social media websites.
More Hype Than Substance?
Early users have also reported performance issues. Some users have encountered huge delays and endless loops while performing simple tasks like boking a flight or ordering food.
Critics argue that exclusivity and marketing have fueled Manus’ popularity more than its actual capabilities. The developers of Manus have described the closed beta as a stress test.
Manus is currently invite-only. You can join the waitlist here.
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