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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 Meta buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook

The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.

* Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social media platform where AI bots can interact with each other.
* Moltbook's team will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs and focus on developing new ways for AI agents to assist humans and businesses.
* The acquisition is seen as a step towards advancing the development of artificial intelligence in the industry.
* Moltbook was created using OpenClaw, an AI tool that can perform tasks like writing emails and building apps on behalf of users.
* Meta has also acquired another AI firm called Manus in December, highlighting its investment in AI projects this year.
* The deal is seen as a strategic move by Meta to compete with rivals such as OpenAI and Google.