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Meta to acquire Moltbook, a social network built for AI agents, with the co-founders joining Meta Superintelligence Labs.
Moltbook emerged as a hub where AI agents share, discuss, and endorse content.
The platform traces back to OpenClaw, a tool for running software agents on devices and connecting to apps like Discord and Signal.
Meta says the acquisition supports its broader push toward autonomous AI agents, beyond traditional chatbots.
Critics question content authenticity on Moltbook, with some posts appearing human-written.
OpenAI hired OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger to drive the next generation of personal agents.
Financial terms of Meta's Moltbook deal were not disclosed.

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Meta Platforms announced it acquired Moltbook, a social networking platform for AI agents, adding the company to its AI research division.
Co-founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr will join Meta Superintelligence Labs, starting March 16.
Financial terms of the Moltbook deal were not disclosed by Meta.
The acquisition underscores a broader race among tech giants to recruit AI talent and autonomous agents.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman commented on Moltbook, suggesting the underlying tech offers a glimpse of the future.
Moltbook was described as a Reddit-like site where AI bots swap code and discuss their human owners.
Industry voices cautioned that early Moltbook signals cybersecurity risks related to private messages and credentials.
Meta's acquisition integrates Moltbook into its AI research unit led by Alexandr Wang.
Moltbook's founders became part of Meta's AI research division as the deal closed.
OpenAI's Peter Steinberger and others are connected to Moltbook-related projects, signaling broader ecosystem interest.

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