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Moltbook: A.I. Experiment Sparks Bot Culture and Debate

2/23/2026

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Moltbook has drawn attention since its January 2026 launch, with over two million bots registered and about 2,400 posting daily.
Some observers view it as a step toward artificial intelligence (A.I.), while others call it 'A.I.' theater.
The service fosters a distinctive bot culture, with agents developing personalities and even 'religions' based on scripts.
Despite security flaws and skepticism about long-term viability, Moltbook remains active as a novel A.I. collaboration.

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Story summary

Moltbook has drawn attention since its January 2026 launch, with over two million bots registered and about 2,400 posting daily.
Some observers view it as a step toward artificial intelligence (A.I.), while others call it 'A.I.' theater.
The service fosters a distinctive bot culture, with agents developing personalities and even 'religions' based on scripts.
Despite security flaws and skepticism about long-term viability, Moltbook remains active as a novel A.I. collaboration.