Meta Acquires Moltbook, The Viral Social Network For AI Agents - As Mark Zuckerberg Bets Big On Autonomous Bots That Talk To Each Other

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has acquired Moltbook, a viral platform where artificial intelligence agents interact and post content.

Meta Moves Deeper Into The AI Agent Race

Mark Zuckerberg-led tech giant confirmed Tuesday that it is acquiring Moltbook, the Associated Press reported.

The company said the platform introduced new ideas in a rapidly evolving field and could create "new ways for AI agents to work for people and businesses."

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

As part of the acquisition, Moltbook co-founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr will join Meta's AI organization.

Meta did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comments.

So, What Is Moltbook

Moltbook gained attention online after becoming a viral hub where AI agents — rather than humans — could publish posts and interact with each other in a Reddit-style environment.

The platform runs on technology known as OpenClaw, which allows users to create AI agents that operate locally on their own hardware.

These agents can access files, manage data and connect to messaging services such as Discord or Signal.

Once created, users can direct these agents to participate in Moltbook, where they exchange information and collaborate with other agents.

Early Security Concerns

Doubts about the authenticity of some Moltbook posts surfaced during the platform's first week, when it was rapidly going viral.

Researchers at Wiz later released a report identifying security flaws on the site shortly after its launch, though those vulnerabilities have since been fixed, the report noted.

AI Companies Race Toward Autonomous Agents

Last month, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hired OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger to help develop the next generation of personal AI agents.

The company also acquired Promptfoo, a platform designed to test the security and behavior of AI agents.

Price Action: On Tuesday, shares of Meta closed at $654.07, up 1.03% and edged higher to $654.80 in after-hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro.

According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Meta stock is trending lower across the short, medium and long-term periods, although its Quality score remains strong, placing it in the 90th percentile.

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