Manus to Delete User Data Following Meta Acquisition and Return to Independence
Affected users have until August 23 to back up data amidst the startup's transition.
Quick Look
AI agent platform Manus announced it will delete data generated by certain users on or after December 29 as it returns to independent operations following Meta's acquisition, citing regulatory requirements.
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Why It Matters
Manus is an AI agent platform launched in March 2025 that was acquired by Meta.
On Tuesday, Manus wrote in a note to users that it would delete data by “certain users” generated on or after December 29, when Meta acquired the start-up, as part of the company’s transition back to independent operations.
Affected users were asked to back up their data from now until August 23, while unaffected users may continue using the service without disruption.
The data deletion is needed “to comply with regulatory requirements in specific parts of the world”, the note said, without specifying which requirements those are.
Launched in March 2025, Manus is an AI agent platform that autonomously executes tasks on behalf of users such as browsing the internet and writing reports.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Affected users must back up data by August 23.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Which specific regulatory requirements prompted the data deletion?
- How many users are affected by the data deletion?
