Meta buys social network where AI talks to other AI
11 Mar 2026

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has acquired Moltbook, a social networking platform designed for artificial intelligence (AI) agents.

The deal will see Moltbook's co-founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr join Meta Superintelligence Labs.

The unit is led by Alexandr Wang, former CEO of Scale AI, which Meta acquired for $14.8 billion.

However, details of the financial transaction of Moltbook acquisition have not been disclosed yet.

Moltbook's unique approach to AI interaction
Platform overview

Moltbook, which was launched as a niche experiment in late January, is a Reddit-like platform where AI-powered bots exchange code and talk about their human owners.

The platform has sparked a debate on how close computers are to achieving human-like intelligence.

The acquisition by Meta highlights the growing competition among tech giants to acquire AI talent and technology as autonomous agents move from novelty to the next frontier of the industry.

Schlicht and Parr to join Meta Superintelligence Labs
Future plans

The deal will see Schlicht and Parr join Meta Superintelligence Labs on March 16. This unit is dedicated to advancing AI technology and research at Meta.

The acquisition of Moltbook by Meta highlights the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of AI innovation, especially in light of the growing interest in platforms that allow for interaction between humans and AI agents.

Controversies surrounding Moltbook
Platform evolution

Moltbook's growth has been meteoric, but it hasn't been without its challenges.

Cybersecurity firm Wiz flagged a major vulnerability in the platform that exposed private messages, over 6,000 email addresses, and more than a million credentials. However, Wiz said the issue was fixed after contacting Moltbook's owners.

Despite these challenges, Schlicht has been a proponent of "vibe coding," creating programs with AI assistance without writing any code himself for the site.