Beijing Backs AI Startup Manus as China Hunts for the Next DeepSeek
China is fastening its artificial intelligence (AI) plans as Beijing AI startup Manus receives strong backing from local authorities and investors. According to Reuters, the Chinese AI startup registered its AI assistant and made an appearance on state media broadcast on Thursday.
This development comes in the wake of China’s increasing interest in developing domestic AI players that can compete on the global stage. After China’s Deepseek AI launched, the Chinese investors are looking for the next domestic AI startup.
Manus emerges at a time when China’s AI investment is on the rise, as the nation is growing its efforts to gain technological independence. With strong backers and government patronage, Manus is one of the leading Chinese AI startups that is concentrating on creating new generative AI models and products.
Some say that the Chinese startup went viral after it claimed to be the world’s first general AI agent. The new AI assistant is capable of making decisions and executing tasks autonomously. It also requires less prompts in comparison to ChatGPT and DeepSeek.
China’s investment in AI startups such as Manus is indicative of a wider strategy to diminish reliance on overseas technologies while fortifying its role as a world leader in the AI race. The Chinese government has made AI innovation a top priority, regarding it as an important driver of future economic and national competitiveness.
AI Startup Manus Gains Momentum as China Eyes the Next DeepSeek
Backed by the government, AI startup Manus is setting itself up as a possible challenger to current AI leaders. Manus specializes in large language models, generative AI tools, and enterprise-level AI solutions. Analysts see Manus poised to tread the success route of DeepSeek AI in China, which made waves globally for its cutting-edge AI products and explosive growth.
Manus’s swift ascent is testament to Beijing’s strategic emphasis on developing a strong AI ecosystem capable of creating global tech leaders. As China strives for its own alternatives to American and European AI titans, startups such as Manus are key to determining China’s AI future.
Competition Intensifies Among Top AI Startups in China
The success of DeepSeek AI in China has inspired a new wave of innovation and competition among top AI startups in China. Companies are running to develop the most advanced AI models, secure strategic partnership and attract significant investment.
The active support of Beijing for the Manus also highlights the government’s commitment to create an environment for AI innovation. This includes favorable policies, funding programs and access to large datasets, which are aimed at accelerating the development of homegrown AI capabilities.
China’s AI Ambitions Gain Strength with Manus
Beijing municipal government on Thursday said the Chinese version of Manus’ previous AI assistant, Monica, has passed the required registration for generative AI apps in China, a crucial regulatory hurdle.
All generative AI apps in China are required to adhere to strict rules to avoid the creation of content that is sensitive or harmful, as defined by the authorities.
In addition, last week, Manus announced a strategic collaboration with the group behind Alibaba’s AI models, solidifying its place in the AI ecosystem.
