On March 12th, the tech world was once again ignited by Manus, a rising star in Chinese AI. ManusAI company recently revealed that, since its product launch on March 6th, within just 7 days, 2 million people globally have joined its waiting list. This globally first-ever general-purpose AI Agent, developed by a Chinese team of 90s-born individuals led by Monica, has sparked heated discussions due to its powerful capabilities that surpass traditional AI assistants.
Manus not only provides suggestions or answers questions but also delivers complete task results directly, earning it the title of "the union of mind and hand." Its official website data shows that invitation codes are being resold online for up to 50,000 RMB, highlighting the fervent enthusiasm from users. Founder Xiao Hong, in an interview, stated, "We are thrilled by this incredible demand and are working overtime to optimize the product and open up more slots as soon as possible."
Industry insiders analyze that Manus's explosive popularity benefits from its innovation and the Chinese team's deep cultivation of the overseas market. A similar phenomenon occurred previously with DeepSeek's release, but Manus has swept the globe at an even faster pace. However, some voices question whether this is a case of "hunger marketing," to which the company responded that they are currently only "sharing interim results."
On social media, users are calling it "another sleepless night after DeepSeek." This "innovative butterfly" that emerged from Wuhan Guanggu is creating a new storm in the AI field. Whether Manus can live up to expectations in the future remains to be seen.
