China This Week | Manus at the centre of AI race, a robot race, and a rare meeting on Taiwan
China has criticized Meta's acquisition of AI company Manus, calling it a 'conspiratorial' attempt to undermine its tech base, amidst the ongoing US-China AI rivalry. Meanwhile, a Chinese robot built by Honor completed a half-marathon in Beijing, showcasing China's advancements in robotics.
China has raised concerns over Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI company Manus, deeming it a threat to its technology base. Manus, which developed AI agents capable of complex tasks, had shifted its base to Singapore and shut down its China operations. The deal is being scrutinized by China's National Security Commission and antitrust watchdog. A bipedal robot built by Honor completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing the current world record. This achievement highlights China's progress in robotics. The developments come as China and the US engage in an AI rivalry, with China also investigating US companies like Google and Nvidia.
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