ManusAI, a new AI platform, has garnered significant attention and hype since its preview launch. Users and experts, including Hugging Face's head of product and AI policy researcher Dean Ball, have praised its capabilities, with some calling it the 'most impressive AI tool' they've tried. ManusAI is reported to use a combination of existing AI models, including Anthropic's Claude and Alibaba's Qwen, to perform complex tasks such as drafting research reports and analyzing financial filings. Despite the enthusiasm, early users have reported technical limitations and bugs with ManusAI. Issues include error messages, endless loops, and failures in completing tasks like ordering food or booking flights, as noted by users such as Alexander Doria, co-founder of Pleias, and Derya Unutmaz, MD. These experiences suggest that while ManusAI shows promise, it currently falls short of its ambitious claims. The platform's viral spread has been fueled by exclusivity and media coverage, with its official Discord server growing to 138,000 members and invite codes selling for thousands of dollars on the Chinese reseller app Xianyu. Chinese media, including QQ News, has touted ManusAI as a breakthrough, though comparisons to other AI platforms like DeepSeek may be overstated. ManusAI's developer, Monica, does not yet offer the same level of in-house model development or open-source availability as DeepSeek.