DeepSeek 2.0? China’s New AI Agent Raises Eyebrows

New Chinese AI Agent Draws Parallels with DeepSeek—Is It a Rival?

Just days after its debut, a new AI agent called Manus is getting both praise and side-eye. Experts are impressed, but there's a bit of nervous buzz too, especially since it comes from Chinese R&D.

Manus AI—named after the Latin word for "hand"—isn't your everyday chatbot. It’s being called a "general AI agent" that turns thoughts into actions. In a video, Manus AI's chief scientist, Yichao "Peak" Ji, says it's more than workflows or bots. He calls it the "next paradigm" for human-machine collaboration, maybe even a glimpse of AGI.

The demo shows Manus handling three tasks at once—sorting resumes, analyzing stocks, and evaluating New York real estate. It even rates nearby schools and calculates affordability.

Because Manus runs in the cloud, users can shut their laptops while it works. But that raises privacy and data security flags. The big deal? Like with DeepSeek, some in the U.S. are worried about China's AI push. They see it as a race for AI dominance.

For now, Manus is only available through invite-only testing. The chatter online is intense. Fans love its potential, critics point out flaws, and some warn about its privacy risks.

AI and privacy expert Luiza Jarovsky says the main questions are about data location and whether there's a China link.

Some skeptics, like TechCrunch's Kyle Wiggers, say Manus didn't quite deliver in early tests. There's also a bigger conversation about autonomous AI agents. They’re seen as the next big thing, but some worry they might be too powerful.

A recent paper by Hugging Face researchers says that fully autonomous AI might be a bad idea. They argue that human judgment is still needed, especially with high-stakes decisions.

OpenAI’s Expert AI Agents Could Cost Up to $20K/Month—Worth It?

Looks like OpenAI is gearing up to drop some new AI agents soon. And yeah, they're not gonna be cheap. The price tag could hit a wild $20,000 a month. These AI tools are set to bring specialized smarts to the table, covering all kinds of knowledge domains.

But hold up—they're not part of the current ChatGPT subscription tiers. These new agents will likely be standalone services.

So, here's the scoop: The Information says OpenAI plans to launch three different agents, each with a unique focus. And yep, they come with some hefty monthly fees.

One of the AI agents might be a "knowledgeable income worker." Sounds fancy, right? It'll handle strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making. The cost? Around $2,000 a month.

The second agent is aimed at developers. It could be your go-to for coding, debugging, bug fixing, and code deployment. But it'll set you back $10,000 a month.

Then, there's the big brain—an AI agent with PhD-level research skills. It's the most advanced of the bunch, offering deep analysis and research simulation. And yep, it’ll cost the full $20,000 monthly.

Oh, and by the way, SoftBank, one of OpenAI's investors, is throwing a massive $3 billion into this project. Long story short: OpenAI's new agents are coming, and they mean serious business.

Say Goodbye To Manual Work—AI Agents Are Taking Over!

Generative AI is getting really interesting, especially with AI agents. These aren’t just chatbots—they're like smart apps that actually do stuff for you. They can take on tasks and automate outcomes.

OpenAI is already diving into this with its new "Operator" agent. This thing can interact with other websites and get things done. Like, if you want the best deals on home-delivered veggies, the Operator can find them, buy them, and set up delivery. All without you lifting a finger.

It's still early days, but imagine a world where bots chat with websites, snagging the best offers based on your tastes.

And it’s not just shopping. Last week, Meta showed off another cool use case. Over at Sevilla FC, a Spanish soccer club, they’ve built a custom AI tool called "Scout Advisor". This thing uses Meta's Llama model and IBM's Watson to spot potential soccer talent.

Here's the deal: Before, scouts had to spend 200 to 300 hours combing through player reports. Now, they can just ask Scout Advisor for what they need, and bam—it spits out a list of matching players with AI-generated performance summaries.

It’s not perfect, sure. But it shows how targeted AI tools can tackle specific tasks, cutting down on manual work and focusing on the details.

You could see this working in social media marketing, too. Imagine using AI to find new prospects and save a ton of time.

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