Manus AI Review – My First-Hand Experience of using the General AI Agent
04/05/25 • 10 min
I’m excited to kick off a brand-new season of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast!
Over the past four seasons, I’ve explored the breakthroughs shaping our digital world, and this season, I hope to go even further. Expect fresh perspectives, insightful conversations, and the latest in tech leadership and innovation.
This latest episode is hopefully not going to disappoint! A few weeks ago, I covered the launch of Manus AI, a general AI agent developed by Butterfly Effect, and since then I’ve been given private beta access to test it first-hand.
In this episode, I share:
💡 My honest experience using Manus AI
💡 How it stacks up against ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude
💡 Where it shines and where it falls short
💡 What it means for the future of AI-powered productivity
Manus isn’t just another chatbot. It acts like a self-sufficient intern conducting research, planning, and executing tasks autonomously. I tested it on everything from SEO optimisation to generating slide decks, and even complex policy documents. Some results were truly impressive.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. There are questions about data privacy, pricing, and stability. So, I dive into the good, the bad, and the potential.
Is Manus AI the future of autonomous agents? Tune in and decide for yourself. If you enjoy it, please like, comment, share, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
I’m truly honoured that the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is now reaching listeners in over 70 countries and 950+ cities worldwide. Thank you for your continued support! If you’d enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe to ensure you're notified about future episodes. For further information visit - https://priceroberts.com
I’m excited to kick off a brand-new season of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast!
Over the past four seasons, I’ve explored the breakthroughs shaping our digital world, and this season, I hope to go even further. Expect fresh perspectives, insightful conversations, and the latest in tech leadership and innovation.
This latest episode is hopefully not going to disappoint! A few weeks ago, I covered the launch of Manus AI, a general AI agent developed by Butterfly Effect, and since then I’ve been given private beta access to test it first-hand.
In this episode, I share:
💡 My honest experience using Manus AI
💡 How it stacks up against ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude
💡 Where it shines and where it falls short
💡 What it means for the future of AI-powered productivity
Manus isn’t just another chatbot. It acts like a self-sufficient intern conducting research, planning, and executing tasks autonomously. I tested it on everything from SEO optimisation to generating slide decks, and even complex policy documents. Some results were truly impressive.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. There are questions about data privacy, pricing, and stability. So, I dive into the good, the bad, and the potential.
Is Manus AI the future of autonomous agents? Tune in and decide for yourself. If you enjoy it, please like, comment, share, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
I’m truly honoured that the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is now reaching listeners in over 70 countries and 950+ cities worldwide. Thank you for your continued support! If you’d enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe to ensure you're notified about future episodes. For further information visit - https://priceroberts.com
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Elon Musk’s AI Empire – The xAI and X Merger
The AI landscape is shifting fast. In just a matter of days, Elon Musk has made two massive strategic moves that could reshape the tech industry!
xAI Joins the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) – Backed by Microsoft, Nvidia, BlackRock, and other major players, this consortium aims to raise up to $100 billion to fund the next generation of AI data centres and energy infrastructure.
And
xAI Acquires X (formerly Twitter) in a $113 Billion Deal. This sees a merging of AI development with a global social media platform as Musk is consolidating data, compute, and distribution into one ecosystem.
In this episode of Inspiring Tech Leaders, I will discuss the following:
💡 The enormous capital being mobilized for AI infrastructure
💡 The technical and environmental challenges behind Musk’s AI ambitions
💡 Whether xAI can truly compete with OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft
💡 How governments and regulators might respond to these massive AI power plays
Musk is making big bets. Will they pay off? Or is he spreading himself too thin?
What are your thoughts? Can xAI become a real AI powerhouse?
I’m truly honoured that the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is now reaching listeners in over 70 countries and 950+ cities worldwide. Thank you for your continued support! If you’d enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe to ensure you're notified about future episodes. For further information visit - https://priceroberts.com
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The Global Tariff Storm is Here – Is Your Tech Strategy Ready?
New US-China tariffs are reshaping IT budgets, supply chains, and the global technology landscape.
In this week’s episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I dive into how global tariffs are impacting the tech sector, from hardware and cloud to AI and digital transformation.
Topics discussed include:
💡 The latest 145% US tariffs and China’s 125% retaliation
💡 Exemptions for tech giants (and what they really mean)
💡 The ripple effect on semiconductors, cloud costs, and Windows 11 migrations
💡 Practical steps IT leaders can take now to protect budgets and build resilience
These shifts go far beyond geopolitics, they are strategic challenges for every CIO, CTO, and IT decision-maker.
Tune in to get the insights you need to navigate uncertainty and lead with confidence.
I’m truly honoured that the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is now reaching listeners in over 70 countries and 950+ cities worldwide. Thank you for your continued support! If you’d enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe to ensure you're notified about future episodes. For further information visit - https://priceroberts.com
Inspiring Tech Leaders - Manus AI Review – My First-Hand Experience of using the General AI Agent
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Welcome to the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, with me Dave Roberts. I’m excited to kick off a brand-new season of Inspiring Tech Leaders! Over the past four seasons, we’ve explored the groundbreaking innovations, leadership strategies, and transformative technologies shaping our world. This season, we’re diving even deeper, bringing you expert insights, thought-provoking discussions, and the latest trends in tech leadership.
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