A new social media platform creates buzz – but it's just for AI bots

NPR | By John Ruwitch

Published February 7, 2026 at 7:57 AM EST

A new social media platform launched last week and it's got Silicon Valley buzzing, but it's not for humans. Moltbook is a platform for AI agents to talk to other AI agents.

John Ruwitch

John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.

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