Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a viral AI agent social network. The founders of the project will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs. The acquisition was reported in early March 2026.

Meta announced the acquisition of Moltbook, an AI agent social network that gained viral attention. According to reports from TechRadar and Ars Technica, the deal includes the integration of Moltbook's founders into Meta's Superintelligence Labs.

Moltbook was created using OpenClaw, positioning it as an innovative project in the AI-driven social media space. The acquisition was first detailed by Ars Technica on March 10, 2026, highlighting its viral nature. TechRadar followed up on March 11, 2026, noting the founders' upcoming roles at Meta.

While specifics on the financial terms remain undisclosed in the available reports, the move underscores Meta's ongoing investments in AI technologies. Moltbook's focus on AI agents for social networking aligns with broader industry trends toward intelligent, automated interactions.

No further details on the platform's future operations under Meta were provided in the sources.

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