Tech World Grapples with AI Social Networks, Intimacy Crisis, and Crypto Scandals
The technology landscape is currently facing a confluence of challenges, ranging from the rise of AI-only social networks to a reported "intimacy crisis" affecting human connection, and even potential scandals involving cryptocurrency and political figures.
One notable development is the emergence of social networks designed exclusively for artificial intelligence agents. Matt Schlicht, who runs the e-commerce assistant Octane AI, launched Moltbook, an experimental social network where AI agents can post, comment, and follow each other while humans observe, according to Wired. The platform mirrors the user interface of Reddit, even adopting its old tagline: "The front page of the agent internet."
Meanwhile, a perceived decline in human intimacy is raising concerns. According to Wired, nearly half of adults in the US are single, and a quarter of men experience loneliness. Rates of depression are reportedly on the rise, and a significant portion of Gen Z adults have never had partnered sex. Justin Garcia suggests that "we just dont crave intimacy in the same way we used to."
In the realm of cryptocurrency, Fortune reported on a potential scandal involving former President Donald Trump and a memecoin. During an inauguration weekend event, rumors circulated that Trump had launched his own memecoin, which reportedly crossed $1 billion in value by the end of a DJ set by Snoop Dogg.
On a different note, Databricks is aiming to revolutionize app development with its Lakebase service. VentureBeat reported that Lakebase, generally available as of February 3, 2026, is designed for OLTP (online transaction processing) and operational databases. The service is based on technology Databricks acquired through its acquisition of PostgreSQL database provider. Databricks initially coined the term 'data lakehouse' five years ago to describe a new type of data architecture that combines a data lake with a data warehouse.
Furthermore, MIT Technology Review highlighted the importance of a strategic approach to enterprise AI adoption. Many organizations that rushed into generative AI have seen pilots fail to deliver value. Mistral AI partners with industry leaders to co-design tailored AI solutions, starting with open frontier models and customizing AI systems to deliver impact for each companys unique challenges and goals.
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