AI IntelligenceJul 11, 2026AI Intelligence
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Tencent is in talks to buy a majority stake in AI agent startup Manus at the same $2 billion valuation, after Beijing blocked Meta's acquisition.
Tencent sees overlap with its own agent plans, including for WeChat. The deal illustrates geopolitical tensions in the AI industry.
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Tencent is in talks to buy a majority stake in AI agent startup Manus at the same $2 billion valuation, after Beijing blocked Meta's acquisition. Tencent sees overlap with its own agent plans, including for WeChat. The deal illustrates geopolitical tensions in the AI industry.