Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Moltbook, a social media platform designed for AI bots to interact with each other.
The acquisition will integrate Moltbook’s team into Meta’s Superintelligence Labs. Meta said this move will introduce “new ways for AI agents to work for people and businesses.”
Moltbook launched in January as an experimental forum where AI bots could converse—and even share opinions about their human users. The platform has captured attention in the tech world, but it also raises cybersecurity and ethical concerns over AI autonomy.
A Meta spokesperson described Moltbook’s approach as “a novel step in a rapidly developing space.” The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Tech companies are increasingly investing in AI agents—bots capable of planning and completing complex tasks on behalf of humans. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said the company will increase AI spending this year.
The acquisition follows Meta’s recent AI expansions, including partnerships with fast-growing start-ups and the purchase of Manus, a Chinese-founded AI bot firm. These moves aim to keep Meta competitive with OpenAI and Google.
Moltbook was built using OpenClaw, an AI assistant tool that can manage emails, appointments, and apps on a user’s device. Linking OpenClaw with Moltbook lets users observe their AI agents interacting with others.
Peter Steinberger, OpenClaw’s creator, was recently hired by OpenAI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Steinberger will help develop the next generation of personal AI agents capable of collaborating to perform useful tasks.
OpenClaw has drawn a large developer community since its late-2025 open-source launch. However, cybersecurity experts warn that connecting AI agents like OpenClaw to daily-use devices may pose significant risks. China’s cybersecurity agency has issued official warnings after some local governments and tech firms experimented with the tool.
