A recent review of Manus, an AI-powered tool, reveals a mixed bag of impressive capabilities and frustrating limitations. The website builder has shown promise, outperforming ChatGPT in certain tasks, but its inability to efficiently complete simple tasks, such as booking flights and calendar management, has been a major letdown.

The reviewer, a non-programmer, expressed disappointment with the excessive time required to supervise the AI agent, taking 1.5 hours to complete a task that should have taken only 15 minutes. This experience has led to a net negative impression, with the reviewer feeling that they are working for the AI instead of the other way around.

Additional issues include a subpar voice-to-text feature, limited export options for websites, and unreliable Google Calendar and Gmail integrations. Despite these frustrations, the reviewer acknowledges the potential for improvement and the impressive website builder, giving Manus a rating of 6/10.

However, the significant time investment required to use the AI agent effectively has left a lasting impression, and the reviewer expects more from an agentic tool. As AI technology continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether Manus can address its limitations and reach its full potential.

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