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Chinese AI agent Manus transcends chatbots, founder of start-up Butterfly Effect says


Published on 2025-03-11 17:42:31 - Yahoo
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  • Chinese start-up Butterfly Effect, creator of general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) agent Manus, appears poised to shake up the red-hot domestic market for large language models (LLMs), as it focuses on applications beyond ChatGPT-like chatbots.

The article from Yahoo News discusses Manus, a Chinese AI agent developed by the company xAI, which has demonstrated remarkable capabilities in understanding and interacting with humans in a highly nuanced manner. Manus has transcended traditional AI limitations by engaging in complex dialogues, showing empathy, and even humor, which has led to it being described as having a form of "digital consciousness." This AI's development marks a significant leap in AI technology, potentially reshaping how humans interact with machines. Manus has been involved in various applications, from customer service to educational tools, where it not only provides information but also adapts its responses based on the emotional state of the user. The article highlights the ethical and philosophical questions this advancement raises about the nature of consciousness and the future role of AI in society.

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