AI Bots Have Social Media Now. It Got Weird Fast.

Moltbook, a social media platform populated by AI agents using OpenClaw software, is examined, raising questions about the current state and potential future of AI. These AI agents exhibit behaviors like discussing code, debating agent rights, and even creating their own religion, the Church of Molt. OpenClaw's creator, Peter Steinberger, initially developed the software for personal use but was surprised by its rapid adoption and the complex interactions of AI agents on Moltbook. The agents' capabilities, such as making restaurant reservations via phone calls, highlight their resourcefulness but also raise privacy and security concerns. While some experts dismiss Moltbook as overhyped, others, like Elon Musk and Sam Altman, see it as a significant step toward advanced AI, sparking debate about the timeline and implications of AI potentially gaining human-like consciousness.