AI startup Manus said on Tuesday that it will “soon return to operating as an independent company,” implying it is close to finalizing the reversal of its acquisition by Meta Platforms. The Chinese government in April ordered the deal be unwound.

In a blog post, Manus said users need to back up ...

Nature, Published online: 01 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10574-9