Meta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed.
AI summary Meta is reportedly dismantling its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup, after Beijing demanded the deal be reversed, according to multiple reports. The company has cut Manus off from its internal systems and is sunsetting the platform. In response, Manus's founders are reportedly seeking $1 billion to buy back the company.
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Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram appear to be down for many users this morning.
AI summary On June 12, multiple Meta-owned services including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger experienced a widespread outage. According to reports, the services were down for many users, with no immediate statement from Meta. The outage appeared to be resolved later in the morning.
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