Meta announced the acquisition of Singapore-based Manus, a startup that offers general-purpose AI agents and subscription services, marking a significant corporate push into agent-driven tools. Meta said the deal—reported to exceed $2 billion—will integrate Manus agents across Meta’s consumer and business products while Manus continues to sell via its own channels. The company confirmed Manus will discontinue operations in China and that no Chinese ownership interests remain post-transaction. For universities, the deal signals deeper commercialization of agent technology and a likely acceleration in enterprise AI products available to campus IT, research labs, and administrative units.