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China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus - CNN

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China blocks Meta's $2B acquisition of AI startup Manus - DW.com.

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**Summary:** China has blocked the acquisition of a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Manus, by Meta Platforms Inc. The move comes amid tensions between the United States and China in the realm of AI technology. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and China regarding technological advancements,

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