1 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 12, 2026 09:18 AM ISTAffected users will be notified through the Manus app. (Image: Manus)AI startup Manus said on Tuesday it will resume operating as an independent company and some user data will be deleted as part of its separation from U.S. tech giant Meta.“As part of our transition back to independent operations and to comply with regulatory requirements in specific jurisdictions, data generated by certain users on/after December 29, 2025” will be deleted later this month, Manus said in a statement.Affected users will be notified through the Manus app and by email and will be able to back up their data, the company said.“This is part of our separation from Meta,” it said. In April, Beijing ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion-plus acquisition of Manus, as China tightened scrutiny of U.S. investment in Chinese startups developing frontier technologies.Chinese gaming and internet company Tencent has been in talks to become Manus’ largest shareholder, Reuters reported in July.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIndia News Live Updates, 12 August 2026: Two feared dead, several trapped in Mumbai’s Kurla landslide10 minutes agoNEET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip (OUT) Live Updates: Exam-city slip out, download at nbe.edu.in11 minutes agoParliament Monsoon Session Live: Amit Shah set to present two Bills before Rajya Sabha, FCRA Bill may go to JPC18 minutes agoWorld News Live: Colombia earthquake toll rises; Trump, Iran, Hormuz, H-1B latest9 hours agoParliament Monsoon Session Live: Rajya Sabha passes Bill to improve efficiency of Tribunals, improve transparency11 hours ago