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Announced by a Chinese startup known as Butterfly Effect, Manis AI quickly garnered attention as an "agentic AI," distinguishing itself from standard AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Unlike these conversational agents, Manis AI claims to have the ability to take actions autonomously, executing complex tasks without the need for constant human input. The moment it went live, its invite-only model sparked massive demand, with codes selling for thousands of dollars on Chinese resale platforms, positioning it as a national breakthrough.