Meta has begun to dismantle its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup, due to national security concerns. The move comes after Beijing issued a divestiture order, which Meta is now completing. Manus has been cut off from Meta’s internal systems, and its co-founders are exploring raising $1 billion from outside investors to regain control. This development underscores Beijing’s efforts to retain control over strategically sensitive technology.