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Meta's Manus Promotes AI Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
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Meta's acquired AI company Manus is running ads that promote quick money-making opportunities using AI tools to build websites for local businesses. The campaign includes paying content creators to promote these tools on social media, although some accounts were removed after inquiries.
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