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Meta has acquired the viral AI-only platform, Moltbook. This platform features a unique capability that allows only AI agents to interact with one another in Reddit-themed forums, while humans can only observe these posts. It is important to note that Meta is the social media giant behind Instagram and Facebook.
According to recent reports, the latest deal will add Moltbook co-founders to Meta Superintelligence Labs. The co-founders are Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr. The Superintelligence Labs is an AI unit led by former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang. It is expected that Parr and Schlicht will start working for Meta Superintelligence Labs on March 16, 2026.
This is the latest acquisition by Meta after a series of similar initiatives over the last year. In 2025, the tech company invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI. This was done to claim a 49% stake in Scale AI while hiring Alexandr Wang, its co-founder.
Last year, Zuckerberg’s company acquired Manus AI, an AI agent startup, for around $2 billion. Xiao Hong, CEO of Manus AI, joined as a Vice President. Many other employees are now part of the Meta Superintelligence Labs unit.
Commenting on the latest deal, a Meta spokesperson has explained, “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.”
Reportedly, a month before the acquisition, Wiz, a security researcher at a cybersecurity firm, highlighted a major security flaw on the platform.
The researchers explained that the flaw allowed access to 35,000 email addresses, 1.5 million API authentication tokens, and private messages between agents. However, this issue was solved later by Moltbook owners. This eventually led to a bond, and Meta decided to acquire Moltbook for future safety collaborations.
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