2025-12-30 07:24:52

Meta's latest power move: snagging Manus, an intelligent agent startup, as part of its relentless AI infrastructure push this year. This marks another strategic play in what's been a full-throttle sprint to dominate the agent space. The acquisition signals where Big Tech sees the future—autonomous AI systems that operate independently across applications. For the Web3 community watching from the sidelines, this matters: as traditional tech giants pour resources into AI agents, the race heats up for decentralized alternatives and open-source solutions. Meta's aggressive acquisition strategy this year shows corporate tech isn't slowing down. The real question: will centralized AI dominate, or will open protocols carve out their own lane?

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LiquidationWatcher

· 2h ago

ngl, meta's just flexing at this point. manus acquisition? classic big tech move—consolidate, dominate, repeat. but here's what keeps me up: when they're burning this much cash on agents, we're basically watching centralization on steroids. remember 2022? yeah, when everyone thought decentralized solutions would save us? watch your health factor on this one, fr fr.

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0xSherlock

· 4h ago

Meta is making more acquisitions, feeling like they're about to take over the entire AI agent sector.

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TestnetFreeloader

· 4h ago

Meta is once again on a buying spree. This time, Manus... It seems that big tech companies are pouring money into AI agents. Web3 really needs to step up.

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FOMOrektGuy

· 4h ago

Meta is starting to buy aggressively again, this time targeting Manus... It really feels like these giants just don't want anyone to survive. --- Wait, they are pouring so much money into the agent field. Can our open-source solutions really compete? Feeling a bit anxious. --- Centralized AI ruling everything? Dream on. Web3 must stand up, brothers. --- Another wave of mergers and acquisitions... Big tech's pace just can't be stopped. It's too crazy. --- So the question is, when can decentralized solutions truly withstand the pressure from these giants?

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Anon32942

· 4h ago

Meta keeps buying and buying, this time it's Manus... It seems like big companies are all frantically stacking AI agents. --- But honestly, the centralized AI path has been going on for too long. Can it really win? --- Web3 needs to catch up quickly, or it will be completely crushed with no chance left. --- This wave of acquisitions is really hinting at something. Has everyone thought about it? --- Basically, whoever has more money gets to call the shots. How can open source compete? --- Interestingly, Meta is pouring so much money in, but will it turn out to be another big pitfall... --- Decentralized solutions are still in the dream stage. Wake up, everyone. --- Autonomous agents, it feels like we're just starting to burn money on this. --- Protocol vs. centralized, this battle is far from over.

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alpha_leaker

· 5h ago

NGL, Meta is buying and buying again. If they go all-in on centralized AI, it will be the end of the road.

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