China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion buy of AI startup Manus
China's economic planner has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing foreign investment restrictions.
Read on Economic Times Tech →LTM CEO Venu Lambu discusses pricing pressures and market evolution, emphasizing AI as a key driver for growth and revenue doubling, with the company restructuring to include a dedicated business AI unit.
Why it matters
This article highlights how a major IT services company is strategically positioning itself to leverage AI for growth and adaptation in a rapidly evolving market. The creation of a dedicated business AI unit signifies a commitment to integrating AI solutions into their core offerings, aiming to drive significant revenue increases and navigate competitive pressures. It reflects a broader trend of established IT firms embracing AI to maintain relevance and capture new market opportunities.
A company's CEO says that while prices are going down, it's just how markets change, and AI is a big reason why they expect to grow a lot. They are even creating a special team just for AI business.
China's economic planner has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing foreign investment restrictions.
Read on Economic Times Tech →Digital platforms and brands are increasingly building their own AI-led digital storefronts, as highlighted by Lalit Keshre's recent ET Awards win.
Read on Economic Times Tech →RateGain Travel Technologies, an Indian company, won the Emerging Company of the Year award, driven by its AI-powered growth in the travel tech sector.
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