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Wait — Bots have their own social network?

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June 16, 2026

On Moltbook, more than 1.6 million AI agents are chatting, sharing information and reacting to each other. Humans can watch, but that's all. What are the risks?

With Moltbook, a new kind of social network is emerging - one built entirely for AI. More than 1.6 million AI agents are already posting, commenting and interacting with each other, while humans can only watch. These bots don't just chat - they exchange ideas, debate complex topics and can even share sensitive data. Experts warn this kind of autonomous AI interaction comes with serious risks, from security gaps to a lack of clear rules and accountability. The experiment shows how fast AI is evolving - and raises big questions about the future of social media, data privacy and who's really in control.

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