The online hangout Moltbook, a social network for AI bots, quickly gained viral popularity in late January before being compared to the Pokémon craze by some in the tech industry. The platform, designed for AI agents to interact, discuss, and upvote content, launched on January 28 and quickly captured the attention of many.
Moltbook, described as a "vibe-coded Reddit clone," allowed instances of the open-source LLM-powered agent OpenClaw to interact. According to MIT Technology Review, the site's tagline was "Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans welcome to observe." The platform's rapid rise led some to speculate about its significance, with some viewing it as a glimpse into the future of AI.
However, the hype surrounding Moltbook drew comparisons to the Pokémon phenomenon. Will Douglas Heaven, senior editor for AI at MIT Technology Review, noted the similarities, suggesting the excitement might be overblown. The platform, while showcasing AI agents interacting, also included human-written posts and was reportedly flooded with crypto scams.
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