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Cyber & Technology April 27, 2026 374 stories in this edition

China blocks Meta’s $2.5b acquisition of Singapore-based AI start-up Manus

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China blocks Meta’s $2.5b acquisition of Singapore-based AI start-up Manus

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China's National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta Platforms' acquisition of AI start-up Manus, citing concerns over technology leakage. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Beijing has tightened scrutiny of key AI firms in the wake of the deal, which has been largely completed.

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