Democracy Dies in DarknessA Chinese government probe of a Meta-acquired company, Manus AI, reveals what tech workers see as a new red line.April 21, 2026 at 12:23 p.m. EDTToday at 12:23 p.m. EDTChinese government scrutiny of AI companies could impact other Chinese start-ups’ strategies for expansion and funding in the United States. (Andy Wong/AP)SINGAPORE — Facing fierce competition with the United States over artificial intelligence, Chinese authorities are taking stronger steps to try to stop...