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Meta’s 2 Billion AI Deal Collapsed After China Blocked It Over Tech Leakage Fears
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Published on 28 April 2026
China intervened, citing fears Meta’s AI could leak
Meta’s planned $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus was reportedly halted after Beijing ordered the deal’s cancellation. The Chinese government raised concerns that Manus’s advanced AI technology could potentially leak to a geopolitical rival. The move highlights how cross-border AI deals can face national security reviews even when the price tag is massive.
- Beijing reportedly ordered Meta to cancel its $2B Manus acquisition
- The objection centered on concerns about AI technology leaking abroad
- The case underscores China’s tightening grip on sensitive tech transfers
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