A new Chinese AI agent, Manus, is going viral on social media, with many calling it the “second DeepSeek.” Developed by the ManusAI team and launched on March 5, 2025, Manus is described as the first fully autonomous AI agent, capable of performing complex tasks independently without constant user input.
How Does Manus Work?
- Manus operates in the background, managing multiple applications and browser tabs autonomously. It determines the most efficient ways to complete assigned tasks.
- In the GAIA test (which measures AI agents’ reasoning and ability to perform web-based tasks), Manus outperformed OpenAI’s Deep Research model.
- For example, when given the prompt “find an apartment in San Francisco,” Manus not only considers rental prices but also crime statistics and climate conditions to provide a deeper analysis.
How Can Users Benefit from Manus?
- Manus developers have shared demo videos showcasing its real-time capabilities, including:
- Analyzing companies’ financial performance
- Planning travel itineraries
- Finding suppliers for businesses
Currently, Manus is in closed beta, and access requires filling out a request form on the developer’s official website.
