When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), the recently unveiled AI agent Manus has caused quite a stir. Developed by Chinese startup Monica, Manus is described as a fully autonomous AI agent capable of handling complex tasks on its own. This development underlines the need to use AI agents safely and responsibly in order to both exploit opportunities and minimize risks.
Manus AI: a breakthrough in autonomous AI
Manus, derived from the Latin word for “hand”, was developed to translate human thoughts into actions. Unlike traditional chatbots, which often require multiple inputs, Manus can perform complex tasks with just a single instruction. Examples include sorting CVs, analyzing stock markets, and even creating websites. According to the company, Manus outperforms OpenAI’s Deep Research model in the GAIA Benchmark, a tool for comparing AI models.
These capabilities have led to comparisons with the previously introduced Chinese AI model DeepSeek. While DeepSeek has been described as China’s “Sputnik moment” in AI development, some experts see Manus as another significant advance. However, there is also skepticism about Manus’ actual capabilities, particularly in relation to potential errors and privacy concerns.
The importance of the safe use of AI agents
With the increasing autonomy of AI agents such as Manus, the need to make their use safe and ethical is growing. Autonomous AI systems can make decisions and perform actions that can have a significant impact on businesses and society. It is therefore crucial to implement guidelines and control mechanisms to ensure that these systems act in accordance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
AI platforms for trustworthy AI
For example, IBM has developed watsonx, a powerful AI platform that supports companies in training, scaling, and securely deploying AI models. watsonx enables organizations to use AI applications such as Meta Llama or DeepSeek productively while complying with ethical and legal requirements.
Particularly noteworthy is watsonx.governance, which helps companies to ensure transparency, fairness, and traceability of their AI models. With features such as automated risk assessment, audit logs, and privacy tools, watsonx ensures that AI agents are deployed responsibly. In addition, the platform supports various cloud and on-premise environments, giving companies maximum flexibility in AI integration.
Conclusion
The introduction of AI agents such as Manus demonstrates the enormous potential of autonomous systems to take on complex tasks and optimize business processes. At the same time, it underlines the need to use such technologies responsibly and safely. Platforms such as IBM’s watsonx provide companies with the tools to implement AI solutions not only effectively, but also in accordance with ethical and legal standards. It is up to companies and society as a whole to find the balance between innovation and responsibility to fully realize the benefits of AI while minimizing potential risks.
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