Manus: The Next Generation of AI
Rapid Rise
Manus, a powerful new AI tool, is making waves in China, fuelling hopes that it could replicate the success of DeepSeek, which earlier this year rattled the global tech industry with its state-of-the-art chatbot. Manus, an AI agent generally considered more advanced than a chatbot, can do everything from analysing the stock market to creating a personalized travel handbook for a trip with simple instructions from users.
Exclusive Access
Manus is a "system that can carry out tasks autonomously on behalf of users", said Manoj Harjani, a research fellow at Singapore’s S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS). "DeepSeek and ChatGPT differ from Manus in that they provide responses to prompts from users through a chat-style interface, whereas Manus is able to execute tasks such as booking tickets and sorting through resumes," he explained.
Touchy Topics
While DeepSeek said it was "programmed" to provide answers that toe the government line on topics considered politically sensitive in China, Manus was able to give accurate, non-censored responses. On the topic of the bloody 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Manus responded by stating that "the Chinese government carried out a violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square in Beijing", followed by six more paragraphs detailing the incident. It also gave a comprehensive answer when asked about allegations of human rights abuses by Beijing in Xinjiang.
Next DeepSeek?
"Whether Manus can achieve mainstream success like DeepSeek will depend on its ability to scale to meet demand," RSIS’s Harjani told AFP. "But Manus is unlikely to be the next DeepSeek as they are different types of AI applications," he added. "Its ability to grow would rely on ‘adequate computing power and effective handling of potential challenges such as technical stability and ethical or regulatory considerations’."
Conclusion
Manus is a highly advanced AI tool that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. With its ability to complete more difficult tasks than its Chinese rival or ChatGPT, like creating custom websites, it is clear that Manus is a force to be reckoned with. However, its exclusive access model may limit its ability to scale and reach a broader audience. Only time will tell if Manus will be able to achieve mainstream success like DeepSeek.
FAQs
Q: What is Manus?
A: Manus is a powerful new AI tool that can carry out tasks autonomously on behalf of users.
Q: How does Manus differ from DeepSeek and ChatGPT?
A: Manus is able to execute tasks such as booking tickets and sorting through resumes, whereas DeepSeek and ChatGPT provide responses to prompts from users through a chat-style interface.
Q: Is Manus available to the general public?
A: No, Manus is currently only available to those with an invitation code.
Q: What is the future of Manus?
A: The future of Manus is uncertain, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology.