Chinese AI startup Manus has unveiled Manus 2.0, its latest AI agent, alongside Cue, a new standalone app that gives personal agents their own email addresses, phone numbers, digital wallets, and computing resources.
Manus is intensifying its push into the competitive AI agent space with two new offerings designed to expand the autonomy and capabilities of artificial intelligence assistants.
Manus 2.0 represents the company's latest iteration in AI agent technology. The new version builds on previous iterations with enhanced functionality and performance improvements.
Cue, the companion app launch, marks a significant shift in how personal AI agents operate. By providing agents with dedicated digital identities—including email addresses and phone numbers—along with financial tools and computing capacity, Cue positions AI agents as more independent operational entities.
The move reflects broader industry momentum toward AI agents capable of handling tasks autonomously. Major tech companies have been advancing AI agent development, recognizing the potential market opportunity. Manus, founded in China, is positioning itself as a contender in this rapidly expanding sector, emphasizing practical tools that enable agents to function with greater independence and integration into existing digital infrastructure.
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