‌Introduction: The "D-Day" of AI‌
On March 6, 2025, Chinese AI team Monica detonated a "technological nuke"—the world’s first general-purpose AI agent, ‌Manus‌—instantly flooding social media. Unlike conventional chatbots, Manus independently plans and executes complex tasks, from screening resumes to stock analysis and even property hunting, letting users reap the rewards while doing nothing. With invite codes scalped up to ¥50,000 ($73,000), netizens hailed it as "the true productivity revolution."‌