# Manus AI to split from Meta, will delete some user data 2026-08-13T00:31:22+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Meta's AI acquisition Manus is becoming independent again, less than a year after the deal closed. The separation will require deletion of certain user data generated on or after December 29, 2025, to comply with regulatory requirements in specific jurisdictions. Affected users have a backup window until 7:59 am Singapore Time on August 23, followed by a two-day account suspension from August 23 to 24. Data restoration begins August 25. The data deletion is not related to a security breach, Manus said. Users who signed up via Apple ID or Facebook may not receive email notifications. Unaffected users can continue using the service normally. Post-independence, user data will remain stored in the US and Singapore. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: acquisition reversal, Manus AI, Meta, regulatory compliance, user data deletion Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/manus-ai-to-split-from-meta-will-delete-some-user-data/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/manus-ai-to-split-from-meta-will-delete-some-user-data/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.