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    "data": {
        "id": 1802596,
        "msgid": "after-acquisition-meta-cuts-access-to-internal-systems-of-startup-manus-1781427247",
        "date": "2026-06-14 14:36:13",
        "title": "After Acquisition, Meta Cuts Access to Internal Systems of Startup Manus",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "Meta has severed data sharing with Chinese AI startup Manus following its $2 billion acquisition, a move compelled by a divestiture order from Beijing on national security grounds. The founders are reportedly seeking $1 billion to buy the company back, while Chinese regulators scrutinise the deal for potential breaches of technology export controls. The situation highlights Beijing\u2019s efforts to retain control over strategic technologies.",
        "content": "<p>Technology company Meta has reportedly halted data sharing with the\nChinese startup Manus after completing a $2 billion acquisition.\nAccording to TechCrunch on Saturday (13\/6) local time, Meta has cut off\naccess from internal systems to prevent employees from using the Manus\nstartup\u2019s tools for internal projects. This also serves as a concrete\nstep to comply with a divestiture order issued by Beijing two months ago\non national security grounds.<\/p>\n<p>Then in May, Manus\u2019s founders were known to have held discussions\nabout raising $1 billion from outside investors to take the company back\nfrom Meta. The move underscores that the Chinese government is seeking\nto maintain control over technology deemed sensitive and strategic.<\/p>\n<p>Manus attracted widespread attention with a viral agent\ndemonstration, relocating staff to Singapore in mid-2025 before\nannouncing the $2 billion acquisition by Meta in December. Chinese\nregulators began scrutinising the transaction earlier this year, citing\npotential violations of technology export controls and foreign\ninvestment rules.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Manus investors including California-based venture capital\nfirm Benchmark have received proceeds from the acquisition, and Asian\nbackers Tencent, HSG, and ZhenFund have indicated they will cooperate\nwith the dissolution process.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/after-acquisition-meta-cuts-access-to-internal-systems-of-startup-manus-1781427247",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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