So, I recently got to peek into the closed beta of Manus AI, and wow, it’s not just another AI tool that spits out stuff based on prompts. This thing does tasks by itself.
For context, Manus AI is developed by Monica, a Chinese tech company, and it quietly launched on March 6, 2025. At first, it sounded like just another overhyped “autonomous assistant,” but using it felt like a jump in evolution from ChatGPT and Claude. It functions without human input. You feed it a task, and it literally runs on its own asynchronously—even when you're offline—and sends you updates when it’s done.
The craziest part? It’s multi-domain. I tested it with finance, a few HR workflows, and real estate queries—it handled all of them with zero guidance. And it adapted based on how I interacted with it. This is not your typical “give me a list of tools” type of AI.
Some standout features I noticed:
🧠 Autonomous decision-making
🌐 Asynchronous cloud execution
🛠️ Contextual personalisation
🧾 Handles entire workflows, not just single queries
It’s still a bit unstable at times—beta testers have noted that—but it's to be expected at this stage. There’s even buzz that invitation codes are being sold, which shows the hype is very real.
And to top it all off, Manus just partnered with Alibaba Qwen, which adds a layer of massive infrastructure and scalable intelligence. That’s huge.
This might be China’s DeepSeek moment all over again.
If you’re watching the evolution of autonomous agents or AGI-level tools, keep your eye on Manus. I don’t usually say this, but this one feels like a true leap forward.
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