Manus said it has returned to independent operations and entered a new phase of development, with founding team member Red Xiao and others continuing to lead the company. The team said it will focus on product innovation and the development of general AI agents. As an independent agent lab, Manus said it plans to expand the capability boundaries of general AI agents and convert new capabilities into products that help users handle complex tasks. The company added that it aims to integrate more deeply into daily workflows, interact more directly with the real world, and execute tasks for users more proactively. Manus also thanked users who helped back up and restore data and said more innovative products will be launched in the future.