Manus, an artificial intelligence (AI) agent, was released by Monica, another firm. Similar to DeepSeek, Manus is now receiving a lot of interest from people all around the world. It has already been dubbed “yet another DeepSeek moment” for China by several newspapers.
According to reports, Manus is attracting attention because of its capacity to manage challenging real-world jobs. Currently accessible as an invitation-only web preview, the AI agent may carry out useful activities like building websites by following a methodical procedure. A demonstration video of the AI agent has been posted by the business on its official website, manus.im. After its preview was released, the AI agent reportedly went viral in less than 20 hours.
What is Manus?
Manus is being said to as the first really generic AI agent in history. According to reports, the AI agent has proven its powers, including the ability to plan, think, and carry out activities on its own, producing comprehensive findings, etc. According to the website, the Manus AI agent can also create an itinerary for a vacation to Japan, analyze various insurance plans, provide a thorough stock analysis, and provide interactive coursework for teachers. Based on the GAIA benchmark, a third-party metric used to evaluate generic AI assistants, the business claims that Manus can also perform better than OpenAI’s DeepResearch.
The creators claim that Manus AI was created to carry out intricate tasks in a variety of sectors on its own. Its asynchronous cloud-based capability, which enables users to detach their devices and assign it tasks, and autonomous operations are its unique qualities. According to the creators, Manus continues to function in the cloud even after being unplugged and produces results when it is finished. Over time, the AI agent adjusts to the user’s preferences, improving performance, personalization, and use.
By Wednesday evening, the business posted the demo video on X, and by Thursday at midday, it had received over 200,000 views. In order to access the AI agent, a number of users were observed asking for invitation codes. Similar enthusiasm around DeepSeek R1, DeepSeek AI’s model, which was purportedly produced at a fraction of the price of the frontier models by OpenAI, Meta, Google, and others, a few weeks ago.
According to the demonstration, Manus was observed interacting with its surroundings, collecting information, carrying out activities, visiting websites, using a variety of tools, and showcasing its operation in real time. Since Manus first appeared online, a number of people have shared videos of its astounding performances. In one of the demonstrations, the AI agent is seen managing fifty displays at once. The AI bot is demonstrating an unprecedented level of automation by simultaneously accessing many web platforms, including Telegram, X, and many more.
There aren’t many specifics about the business yet. However, Peak Ji Yichao, a 33-year-old Chinese computer enthusiast and entrepreneur who is credited with creating the Mammoth mobile browser, posted the demo video.
How to use Manus AI?
It’s rather easy to get started with this new AI. One can start with a prompt, just as any another AI chatbot. For instance, provide a seven-day plan for a trip to Bali with a set spending limit. Manus investigates and gathers information in response to the prompt, producing organized output instantly. Manu AI is able to actively search the web for information and create files. It can capture screenshots, interact with online pages in real time, and even log surfing history for subsequent analysis.
A new dawn for AI-powered browsing?
The rapid release of AI-powered browsers by IT giants indicates a trend in the industry toward intelligent online navigation. Given that it provides a more user-friendly, potent, and affordable substitute for current technologies, Manus AI appears to represent a new dimension in this trend.
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