Manus debuts Manus 2.0, its latest AI agent, and Cue, a new standalone app for personal agents, each with its own email, phone number, wallet, and computer

AI agents can now independently manage their own email, phone number, and digital wallet.

Manus has launched Manus 2.0, a significant overhaul of its AI agent platform, featuring a new architecture called Cascade. This update aims for greater efficiency, claiming 23.2% fewer tokens, 28.2% faster task completion, and 32% cost reduction. New capabilities include Cloud Computer for dedicated agent environments and Automations, allowing tasks to be triggered by external events like emails or Slack messages. The desktop application is now Manus Studio, a collaborative workspace for humans and AI, with specialized tools for video editing and game development. Video Editor offers timeline-based editing for short-form content, including an "Alchemy mode" for AI-driven creative direction. Game Dev allows users to build and deploy multiplayer games, with Manus handling server setup. Manus 2.0 also introduces "Computer Use," enabling agents to remotely access and operate a user's computer via voice command. Additionally, Manus has released Cue, a standalone app for personal agents, each equipped with its own email, phone number, and wallet for independent task execution.

Manus 2.0's release signals a maturation in AI agent capabilities, moving beyond task execution to autonomous operation with dedicated digital identities. The introduction of individual email, phone numbers, and wallets for each agent in Cue suggests a future where AI agents can manage complex, real-world interactions and transactions without direct human intervention for every step. This shift implies a growing need for robust security, identity management, and regulatory frameworks for AI agents operating in the digital economy.

The emphasis on specialized creative tools within Manus Studio, particularly for video editing and game development, indicates a trend towards AI agents becoming sophisticated co-creators rather than just task completers. The ability to provide agents with dedicated cloud computers and event-triggered automations further blurs the line between human and AI workflows, suggesting that businesses will increasingly integrate AI into operational infrastructure for continuous, automated processes. This could lead to new business models and a redefinition of roles within creative and development industries.