# Manus to return as independent company after China forced Meta to unwind $2 billion deal > Source: > Published: 2026-08-11 16:12:27+00:00 # Manus to return as independent company after China forced Meta to unwind $2 billion deal Source: [CNBC Technology](https://www.cnbc.com/technology/)Last December, Meta said it planned to acquire Manus for $2 billion, its latest effort to shore up its AI strategy. Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.