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Manus: China just launched an AI that works autonomously

The infrastructure of Manus relies on a multi-agent architecture, operating like an executive that oversees specialized sub-agents

byKerem Gülen
March 10, 2025
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Shenzhen-based company The Butterfly Effect launched Manus, a fully autonomous AI agent capable of independent thought and action, sparking significant discussion in the global AI community about the implications of AI making its own decisions.

Manus sets a new standard in AI

Manus distinguishes itself as the world’s first fully autonomous AI agent, functioning not merely to assist humans but to replace them. It can analyze financial transactions, screen job candidates, and execute tasks across various industries without oversight, performing these tasks with speed and precision that surpasses seasoned professionals.

Manus’s capabilities mark a departure from existing AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 and Google’s Gemini, which rely on human prompts. Instead, Manus autonomously initiates tasks, assesses new information, and adjusts its approach accordingly. For instance, when provided with a zip file of resumes, Manus not only ranks candidates but also evaluates relevant skills in relation to job market trends, presenting a fully optimized hiring decision with an accompanying Excel report. In property searches, it analyzes crime statistics, rental trends, and weather patterns to generate tailored recommendations.

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Technological innovation and challenges

The infrastructure of Manus relies on a multi-agent architecture, operating like an executive that oversees specialized sub-agents. This allows Manus to handle complex tasks by dividing them into manageable components, effectively tackling workflows that previously required multiple AI tools. Furthermore, Manus operates asynchronously in the cloud, processing tasks in the background without the need for constant user engagement.

Tech writer Rowan Cheung successfully had Manus generate his biography and create a personal website in minutes, showcasing its potential for handling complex tasks without further user input. However, other users, including Alexander Doria from AI startup Pleias, encountered various issues such as error messages and the inability to execute simple tasks effectively, indicating that Manus is still in need of improvement.

Despite its initial teething problems, Manus has garnered significant excitement. The official Discord server quickly amassed over 138,000 members, and invite codes are reportedly selling for thousands on the Chinese resale market Xianyu. Prominent figures in the AI community have praised Manus, with some calling it the most sophisticated AI tool available. However, some experts have pointed out that Manus is not developed from scratch but combines existing AI models.

As its capabilities are tested in real-world applications, Manus raises important ethical and regulatory questions. For instance, if it makes decisions that lead to significant financial losses, the question of responsibility arises. Current regulatory frameworks, especially in the U.S., are based on the assumption that AI requires human oversight, which Manus challenges.

The Butterfly Effect has stated its commitment to improving Manus, addressing reported issues from users as part of a closed beta testing phase. Nevertheless, the emergence of Manus has prompted a reassessment of the competitive landscape in artificial intelligence, suggesting that the race for AI supremacy now includes strong players from China.


Featured image credit: Igor Omilaev/Unsplash

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