I was quite surprised when I heard that Meta was buying Manus for $2B in December of last year, but today, that whole deal has to be reversed. This says a lot about our geopolitical situation, state power, and how nations will do anything to protect their models. We also share the top Chinese AI models list and why they are becoming the go-to open models for US companies. Let’s Dive in and Stay Curious.

• China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of Manus AI

  • The Meta-Manus Deal: A Geopolitical Flashpoint

  • The New Era of Investment Restrictions

  • Chinese startups.

  • State-Driven vs. Private-Sector Models

  • The “Dual-Exit” Trap

• 🧰 AI Tools - Top Chinese AI Models

• Tech Deals and Contracts at Risk in the Wake of the Meta-Manus Block

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