Monica, a Chinese startup, has resumed normal operations for its general-purpose AI agent, Manus AI, after a brief social media crisis. Positioned as the "world's first autonomous AI agent," this product handles complex real-world tasks such as website creation, stock market trend analysis, and travel itinerary planning. Its performance in early 2025 earned it praise as a "pride of Chinese AI," ranking alongside models like DeepSeek.
On March 7th, Manus AI's official X account was suddenly suspended. The initial reason pointed to its association with a third-party mentioned in connection with cryptocurrency fraud. In response, co-founder Ji Yichao quickly issued a statement on X clarifying, "We have never participated in any cryptocurrency projects, token issuance, or blockchain initiatives." He emphasized that any cryptocurrency businesses claiming affiliation with Manus AI were fraudulent, and the company was working with X's support team to resolve the issue and take legal action against the impersonators.
Fortunately, the account was reinstated on the following day (March 8th) and resumed normal operations. Manus AI promptly posted on X: "We're back! This is our only official account. We'll continue sharing cool use cases. Stay tuned!" This action demonstrates its commitment to restoring user trust and continuing to promote its AI agent tool.
During the account suspension, users and industry experts questioned Manus AI's legitimacy, with some expressing concerns about its technical capabilities. However, following the reinstatement, social media discussions remained active, with many users expressing anticipation for new features. AI industry analysts believe this incident may prompt Manus AI to strengthen its brand protection and user education.
Technical experts suggest the account suspension might be related to X's sensitivity and enforcement of rules regarding cryptocurrency-related content. After the reinstatement, Manus AI further emphasized its focus on AI agent functionalities and its disinterest in the cryptocurrency field, showcasing its clear product positioning.
