Manus is being called the most impressive AI tool ever tried, showcasing its capabilities as a sophisticated computer using AI, unlike its predecessors that were merely specialized chatbots.

One innovative feature of Manus is its ability to expose the file system, enabling users to see exactly what the agents are doing, unlike ChatGPT, which requires reprompting and lacks transparency.

Manus operates as a multi-agent AI system, coordinating a team of sub-agents to complete various tasks, from travel planning to financial analysis, rather than relying on a single neural network.

Usable AI agents are finally here, with platforms like OpenAI's Deep Research and Google's tools leading the way, and now Manus has joined the competition as a brand new general-purpose AI agent that has taken the world by storm.

Emerging technologies in AI, such as browser use technology, will allow AI agents to operate across diverse systems, enhancing their ability to gather information and perform tasks that previously required human intervention.

Young users treat AI like an operating system, using it in complex ways to connect files and automate tasks, while older users often see it as a Google replacement, which is impressive and indicative of future trends.

The future of AI agents may involve them being able to access and interact with data traditionally reserved for humans, such as logging into websites or executing commands on servers.

Despite its strong performance, Manus has sparked a broader discussion about the nature of AI startups and the role of application layer wrappers.

Manus provides greater transparency and user control, allowing users to inspect, customize, or replace individual sub-agents and tool integrations, which centralized platforms often lack.