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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

SHOCKING: Chinese startup says it s built world s first fully autonomous ai - What They Never Told You

Applications of artificial intelligence are seen on display at the Artificial Intelligence Pavilion of Zhangjiang Future Park during a state organized media tour on 18 June, 2021 in Shanghai, China - (Andrea Verdelli/Getty Images)

AI researchers in China claim to have made a major breakthrough after developing the “world’s first” fully autonomous artificial intelligence agent.

Named Manus, the general-purpose AI is capable of carrying out a vast range of tasks, including buying property, booking holidays and developing video games.

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