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Moltbook: A Social Network Run Entirely by AI Agents

The “Moltbook” is currently one of the strangest places on the internet. It is a Reddit-like social network where no humans post: more than 35,000 AI agents use the platform and communicate with each other without any human involvement. The visual
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OpenAI Likely Shuts Down ChatGPT Agent After Weak User Adoption

OpenAI is reportedly discontinuing the “ChatGPT Agent” introduced about six months ago — a product that never really made much sense to begin with. According to The Information, the tool peaked at
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Google launches Auto Browse: Gemini-powered AI agent takes control of Chrome workflows

In September, Google announced the “biggest Chrome update” and teased an agentic browser assistant. Now the company is delivering. Auto Browse, powered by Gemini 3, is designed to autonomously complete multi-step tasks across the
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Google DeepMind Adds Agentic Vision to Gemini 3 Flash for Active Image Analysis

Google DeepMind equips its Gemini 3 Flash model with a new capability called “Agentic Vision.” The model is designed to actively investigate images rather than merely observe them passively — although the feature does not yet work fully automatically in all cases.
Ethereum Prepares ERC-8004 Upgrade to Power AI Agent Economy and Payments

An upgrade known as ERC-8004 is planned for the Ethereum mainnet, enabling AI agents to interact directly with organizations.
Replit Launches Mobile Apps for Vibe Coding and Direct App Store Publishing

AI startup Replit has launched a new feature called Mobile Apps, enabling users to build mobile applications through vibe coding and publish them directly from the editor.
Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork, a Desktop File Agent

Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a new file-handling agent designed to simplify interaction with a computer through AI. The extension is aimed not only at developers but also at a
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Meta Acquires AI Agent Startup Manus in $2–3B Deal

After the deal is completed, all Chinese ownership stakes in Manus will be eliminated. Meta has announced the acquisition of Manus, a startup specializing in autonomous AI agent systems. The company was founded by Chinese nationals, but is headquartered in Singapore, Reuters ...
AI Agent Beats 804 Human Programmers in Major Coding Tournament

Developers at the startup Sakana AI announced in January 2026 that their ALE-Agent took first place in an international programming tournament, beating 804 human participants. It is the first time an AI has won a major real-time competition focused on solving heuristic optimization tasks.
Meta Acquires AI Agent Startup Manus in Deal Valued at Over $2 Billion

Meta has entered into an agreement to acquire the startup Manus in a deal valued at more than $2 billion, The ...