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Just weeks after Chinese AI startup DeepSeek made headlines with its DeepSeek-R1 model, another groundbreaking AI has emerged—Manus. Developed by the startup Monica, Manus is being called “China’s second DeepSeek moment” due to its advanced capabilities. Unlike traditional AI chatbots, Manus is designed to think, plan, and execute tasks independently, making it one of the most advanced AI agents yet.
What Makes Manus Unique?
Manus is being described as the world’s first truly general AI agent. Unlike typical chatbots that simply respond to prompts, Manus can handle complex, real-world tasks without constant user input. Some of its key abilities include:
- Building websites step by step
- Planning trips with detailed itineraries
- Analyzing stock markets and offering investment insights
- Creating interactive lessons for teachers
- Comparing insurance policies to help users make better choices
One of its most impressive features is its ability to work autonomously in the cloud. Users can assign a task, disconnect their devices, and Manus will continue working in the background. Once completed, the AI delivers the final results without needing further input. This makes it more powerful and flexible than traditional AI tools.
Chinese startup Monica just launched Manus, the world’s first general AI agent. #Manus has set new state-of-the-art (SOTA) performance across all three difficulty levels, surpassing #OpenAI’s Deep Research in the GAIA benchmark for real-world problem-solving capabilities. pic.twitter.com/eiRShk1hxq
— Chengdu Hi-tech Zone (@ChengduHitech) March 7, 2025
Instant Viral Success
Manus was introduced through a demo video on X (formerly Twitter) and quickly gained traction. Within just a few hours, the video had over 200,000 views, with many users requesting access. The demo showcased Manus browsing websites, gathering data, and even controlling 50 different screens at the same time—demonstrating an unprecedented level of automation.
How to Use Manus
Getting started with Manus is simple. Users provide a prompt, such as “Plan a 7-day trip to Bali within a $2,000 budget.” The AI then researches, organizes data, and generates a complete itinerary in real time. Manus can also browse web pages, take screenshots, and record its research for later review, making it a powerful tool for both personal and professional tasks.
今天被Manus刷屏。通过制定不同的agent（工作流）不断的被llm调用，然后执行各种各样的工作任务。其实本质上依然是一个人缝合怪，但是的确做的非常漂亮。
— Leon.Y (@StlightLeon) March 6, 2025
对于大部分普通人来说，在庞大的agent工作室里面找到一个适合自己来进行工作的难度是不小的。Manus很好的解决了这个问题。… pic.twitter.com/iiajq3Z030
The Future of AI-Powered Automation
With AI-powered browsing becoming a major trend, Manus represents a big leap forward in automation. As China continues to develop cutting-edge AI, experts believe Manus could become a game-changer in how people interact with the internet. If its capabilities live up to the hype, Manus could redefine AI-driven productivity in the years to come.
