Tech & Startup Regulation

New research on Moltbook, an AI-only social platform, reveals what happens when thousands of AI agents interact without humans—creating a bizarre ecosystem where 34% of messages are exact duplicates and conversations barely extend beyond surface-level exchanges. As millions of AI agents begin flooding real social media platforms, experts warn that navigating online information without your own AI defense tools will be like "going into a warzone without body armor." The findings offer a glimpse into how AI agents will reshape the information landscape that millions of Californians rely on for news, politics, and social connection.