Meta's AI Agent unicorn platform Manus officially launched its desktop application on March 16 and introduced the core feature "My Computer," marking a significant leap in AI agents from cloud-based isolated environments to local system operations. Previously, Manus had secured a $75 million funding round led by top Silicon Valley venture capital firm Benchmark, with a valuation of $500 million, and accelerated its deep integration with mainstream operating systems after being acquired by Meta.
This update enables Manus to directly control the underlying systems of macOS (Apple Silicon) and Windows, allowing it to independently perform file management, software scheduling, and automation development tasks. Official test data shows that the agent can build an instant meeting translation app within 20 minutes using only terminal commands without calling traditional development tools like Xcode. For large-scale office scenarios, it supports automatically categorizing thousands of photos and performing batch formatting and renaming on hundreds of invoices.
In terms of privacy and security architecture, Manus has introduced a strict "human intervention" authorization mechanism, requiring user confirmation for each terminal command execution to ensure the security of local data and system changes. As AI agents transition from simple conversational interactions to complex system-level collaboration, Manus's local deployment will not only significantly enhance the productivity potential of Meta's social ecosystem but also drive AI's substantive evolution from "assisting tools" to "digital employees."
