# Meta’s unwinding of Manus shows even forced deals have merits

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/metas-unwinding-of-manus-shows-even-forced-deals-have-merits-kqoi>
> Published: 2026-07-21 21:00:02+00:00

# Meta’s unwinding of Manus shows even forced deals have merits

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