Was Manus another DeepSeek moment? Chinese AI agent faces doubts after rapid rise to fame
Chinese AI agent Manus is facing skepticism regarding its technological capabilities due to limited availability caused by server capacity shortages after its launch. Despite being touted as a breakthrough following DeepSeek's low-cost AI models, very few users have been able to test Manus, and the team's X account was also suspended, raising questions about its readiness and the team's handling of the launch.
The invitation-only access to Manus has led to a scramble for access, with some users selling invitations or renting accounts on online marketplaces, prompting accusations of scarcity marketing tactics. Manus AI's product partner acknowledged the server limitations and apologized for underestimating public interest, stating that the current version is still in its early stages. The X account suspension is potentially linked to cryptocurrency scams exploiting the platform's traffic, and the team is working to resolve the issue.
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Chinese AI agent Manus is facing skepticism regarding its technological capabilities due to limited availability caused by server capacity shortages after its launch. Despite being touted as a breakthrough following DeepSeek's low-cost AI models, very few users have been able to test Manus, and the team's X account was also suspended, raising questions about its readiness and the team's handling of the launch.
The invitation-only access to Manus has led to a scramble for access, with some users selling invitations or renting accounts on online marketplaces, prompting accusations of scarcity marketing tactics. Manus AI's product partner acknowledged the server limitations and apologized for underestimating public interest, stating that the current version is still in its early stages. The X account suspension is potentially linked to cryptocurrency scams exploiting the platform's traffic, and the team is working to resolve the issue.
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