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AI as Territory The End of Commercial Autonomy?! The Manus and Fable 5 Cases!! pt 1
Send us Fan MailBeijing has ordered Meta to dismantle its $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus due to national security concerns and strict technology export controls. Although the startup attempted to "Singapore-wash" its origins by relocating its headquarters, the Chinese government asserted authority over its founders and intellectual property. This forced divestiture has led Meta to sever internal data ties and stop using Manus tools while the startup's founders seek new investment to reclaim the firm. Fable 5, in not too disimilar fashion is currently offline. Beyond this…
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