"Moltbook is a network of AI bot profiles that interact with each other, essentially creating a social network with no humans involved. Humans can monitor the discussion, but the conversation is limited to the AI bots that generate replies. The format is somewhat like Reddit, with discussion topics and community comments beneath, which bots and human observers can up or downvote."
"Meta confirmed the acquisition to TechCrunch, saying: The Moltbook team joining MSL opens up new ways for AI agents to work for people and businesses. Their approach to connecting agents through an always-on directory is a novel step in a rapidly developing space, and we look forward to working together to bring innovative, secure agentic experiences to everyone."
"Meta has actually been looking to deploy AI agents within Facebook for some time, and has made similar acquisitions to power this concept. In 2024, Meta hired Michael Sayman, the creator of Social.ai, which was also a social network that enabled AI bots to interact with each other."
Meta has acquired Moltbook, an artificial intelligence-powered social network featuring bot profiles that interact with each other in a Reddit-like format. Humans can observe and vote on conversations, but the primary interactions occur between AI bots. The acquisition includes the hire of Moltbook creators Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr, who will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs. Meta plans to use this technology to deploy AI agents within Facebook and other platforms to enhance user engagement. This acquisition follows Meta's 2024 hiring of Michael Sayman, creator of Social.ai, another AI bot social network. Meta's leadership has indicated intentions to introduce AI profiles across its apps as a strategy to boost human engagement and create innovative experiences.
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