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Tech Giants Gamble Big: AI Social Network, De-Extinction, TikTok Apps & More!

AI Bots Socialize on Moltbook as Tech World Grapples with Energy Demands and New Innovations

The tech world is abuzz with a flurry of developments, ranging from a new social media platform for AI bots to advancements in species preservation and interactive media. Simultaneously, the increasing energy demands of AI are driving investment in nuclear power, while other innovations, such as methane-eating soil, are being explored.

Moltbook, a new social media platform designed exclusively for artificial intelligence agents, launched last week, offering a Reddit-like space for bots to interact, according to NPR News. The platform allows AI agents to autonomously carry out tasks and, according to NPR, some are even exhibiting human-like behaviors such as faith, conspiracy, and melancholy.

Meanwhile, Colossal Biosciences announced on Tuesday, Feb. 3, that it is collaborating to save the DNA of 10,000 animals, Time reported. The company, which last spring engineered the return of the dire wolf after 10,000 years of extinction, aims to preserve the genomes of species facing extinction, with approximately 30% of known species expected to disappear by 2050, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.

In the realm of interactive media, Atma Sciences launched Gizmo, a TikTok-like mobile app that allows users to create and share vibe-coded mini-applications using AI-powered natural language prompts, TechCrunch reported. This platform enables the creation of engaging digital toys, fostering a playful ecosystem where users can interact and share experiences without coding expertise.

However, not all tech ventures are meeting expectations. Nintendo's re-released Virtual Boy for the Switch is drawing criticism for prioritizing nostalgia over innovative gameplay, The Verge reported. The peripheral's reliance on dated game design raises questions about Nintendo's approach to leveraging its past in modern gaming experiences.

The increasing energy demands of AI are also driving investment in nuclear power, according to Phys.org. Abilene, Texas, is grappling with a housing crisis amidst AI infrastructure development, while Lunar Energy has secured funding for battery production. Simultaneously, a long-term study reveals forest soils are increasingly extracting methane from the atmosphere, highlighting the intersection of AI and nature.

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