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Mar 11, 2026

Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook

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Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook

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1. Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook

  • Mar. 16: Moltbook’s creators Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr will join Meta Superintelligence Labs as part of the deal.

  • Mid-Mar.: The deal is expected to close.

  • The deal price was not disclosed.

  • Existing Moltbook customers can continue using the platform, Meta said in an internal post, though the arrangement may be temporary.

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  • $50B capital expenditure expected in FY2026, unchanged from prior guidance.

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  • Oracle stock +9% in after-market trading after the earnings.

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