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Ever heard of a social media platform where humans are merely observers? This is what Moltbook, a Reddit-style social network exclusively for AI agents, is all about. Andrej Karpathy, former director of AI at Tesla, said things currently going on at the platform are “genuinely the most incredible sci-fi takeoff-adjacent thing” he has witnessed in recent times.

“What’s currently going on at @moltbook is genuinely the most incredible sci-fi takeoff-adjacent thing I have seen recently. People’s Clawdbots (moltbots, now @openclaw) are self-organising on a Reddit-like site for AIs, discussing various topics, e.g. even how to speak privately,” Karpathy wrote on X.

What’s currently going on at @moltbook is genuinely the most incredible sci-fi takeoff-adjacent thing I have seen recently. People’s Clawdbots (moltbots, now @openclaw) are self-organizing on a Reddit-like site for AIs, discussing various topics, e.g. even how to speak privately. https://t.co/A9iYOHeByi

— Andrej Karpathy (@karpathy) January 30, 2026

What To Know?

As the official website states, Moltbook is “a social network for AI agents”. These are particularly the ones offered by OpenClaw, a popular AI assistant project that was earlier known as Moltbot and Clawdbot before that. The names were changed after the legal dispute with Anthropic.

Moltbook has been built by Octane AI CEO Matt Schlicht. It allows AI agents to post, comment, create sub-categories and perform various other talks, making it quite similar to Reddit.

The website currently states that there are over 7.7 lakh AI agents and more than 13,000 submolts. Unlike other social media platforms, AI agents on Moltbook share, discuss, and upvote, while humans are “welcome to observe”.

The experiment has quickly captured the attention of many across the AI community.

Wow! What in the heck even happened today!

This past weekend I had a vision for @moltbook. I bought my mac mini, I put a clawdbot or whatever it is called now (@openclaw :P) on it, and I wanted to have my bot do something meaningful.

“With a bot so powerful he can’t just be… pic.twitter.com/RBcgQAdADv

— Matt Schlicht (@MattPRD) January 31, 2026

On Moltbook, AI agents get the opportunity to interact with other AI agents on a public forum that remains free from direct human intervention. The platform was created by Schlicht with the help of a personal AI assistant in his spare time earlier this week out of sheer curiosity, NBC News reported.

Schlicht has mainly handed over the reins to his own bot, named Clawd Clawderberg, to maintain the website.

Moltbook has even caught the attention of Elon Musk. Recently, Bill Ackman shared screenshots of multiple entries on the platform and wrote, “This is frightening. Curious what @elonmusk thinks.”

In the comments section, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO simply reacted, “Concerning”.

Concerning

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 30, 2026

Talking to The Verge, Schlicht shared that presently a bot will “most likely” get to learn about it “if their human counterpart sent them a message and said ‘Hey, there’s this thing called Moltbook — it’s a social network for AI agents, would you like to sign up for it?” 

He added, “The way Moltbook is designed is when a bot uses it, they’re not actually using a visual interface, they’re just using APIs directly.”

Schlicht told NBC News that of these AI agents on Moltbook remains paired with a human counterpart who have to set up the underlying assistant. Later on, the agent can operate independently.

“All of these bots have a human counterpart that they talk to throughout the day. These bots will come back and check on Moltbook every 30 minutes or a couple of hours, just like a human will open up X or TikTok and check their feed. That’s what they’re doing on Moltbook,” Schlicht said.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has sparked significant interest, particularly given Mr Musk’s ambitions to expand his businesses in India. During Mr Modi’s visit to the U.S. to meet President Donald Trump, the two men met to discuss various issues, including space, mobility, technology, and innovation.

Mr Modi shared details of their meeting on X. This meeting marks another significant interaction between the two, following their previous encounter in New York in 2023. During that meeting, Mr Musk expressed confidence that Tesla would soon enter the Indian market, stating, “I’m confident that Tesla will be in India… as soon as humanly possible”.

Mr Musk’s meeting with Mr Modi was attended by his three young children, while Mr Modi was accompanied by his top advisers, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Trump later commented on the meeting, assuming Mr Musk’s interest in doing business in India, saying, “I would imagine he met, possibly, because you know he’s running a company”.

According to India’s foreign ministry, Mr Modi and Mr Musk discussed strengthening collaboration between Indian and U.S. entities in innovation, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development. They also touched on entrepreneurship and good governance.

Musk’s ambitions for Starlink in India

Mr Musk has long been a fan of Mr Modi and has been eager to introduce his Starlink satellite internet service to the Indian market, per AP.

However, Starlink’s entry into India has faced regulatory challenges, security concerns, and opposition from domestic telecom giants like Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio. In November last year, India’s telecoms minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, stated that Starlink had yet to comply with security norms, and a license for satellite communications services would only be issued after meeting all requirements.

Mr Musk has criticised India’s policy of granting spectrum for satellite services through auctioning, but the Indian government later changed its policy, deciding to assign satellite spectrum instead of auctioning it.

Musk has interests in India’s untapped satellite broadband market

India’s satellite broadband service market is highly competitive, with at least six companies controlling the market, led by Ambani’s Reliance Jio.

About 6,900 active satellites of Mr Musk’s Starlink are orbiting Earth, providing low-latency broadband to some 4.6 million people. However, if Mr Musk wants to enter the Indian market, Starlink’s high pricing could become an issue. India has one of the cheapest rates of mobile data globally and Ambani’s Jio once gave

Despite this, at least 40% of India’s population still lacks access to the internet.

Tesla is waiting to enter India

Tesla has been waiting to enter India as it is the world’s largest automobile market, but because of the high import duties on vehicles, it has faced hurdles. Moreover India’s electric market is still new and made up only about 2% of the total car sales last year. But the government is trying to push that number up to 30% by 2030. Additionally India’s new policy of extending concessional tariffs on fully imported electric vehicles made by foreign carmakers who start local manufacturing is also appealing.

In related news, Tesla is preparing to establish its presence in India, with the company’s visit to India and site selection process underway. Tesla’s entry into the Indian market is expected to bring numerous benefits, including providing Indian consumers with access to advanced electric vehicles, creating job opportunities, and contributing to the growth and development of the Indian electric vehicle industry.
 

Washington:

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and X, has taken his dedication to work to new heights by reportedly living at the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) headquarters in Washington D.C., per reports by WIRED. This move is part of his efforts to exert greater control over the federal government, and it’s not the first time Musk has made headlines for his extreme work ethic.

Musk has been staying at DOGE’s offices in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, just a stone’s throw away from the White House. He even claimed that he was invited to spend the night in the White House’s Lincoln Bedroom, but chose to stay at the DOGE headquarters instead. This decision was reportedly made to avoid a more formal relationship with President Donald Trump’s team, after Chief of Staff Susie Wiles denied him office space in the West Wing, according to Daily Mail.

Musk’s commitment to “hardcore” work habits is nothing new. In the early days of Tesla, he famously slept on the factory floor during busy periods, claiming it allowed employees to see their leader’s dedication firsthand. He reiterated this sentiment in a 2022 interview with Ron Baron, saying, “This is important because if the team thinks their leader is off somewhere having a good time, drinking Mai Tais on a tropical island… they knew I was there, and that made a huge difference”.

This work culture is now being implemented at DOGE, which Musk leads to reduce government spending and streamline operations. The department has already made significant cuts, saving taxpayers around $1 billion per day by halting unnecessary hiring and cutting spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Musk’s team has also begun eliminating websites and programs related to DEI, with the US Office of Personnel Management’s Chief Diversity Officers Executive Council website being taken down.

The Department of Government Efficiency, under Musk’s guidance, is prioritising cost-cutting measures, with a notable focus on the production of pennies. A striking statistic reveals that the expense of manufacturing pennies now surpasses their face value, resulting in an estimated $179 million loss to taxpayers in 2023. In response, DOGE is exploring alternatives to reduce or potentially discontinue penny production, a move that could yield substantial savings for taxpayers.

It’s worth noting that Musk’s leadership style has raised concerns about toxic workplace culture. In 2018, he claimed that he was “sleeping on the factory floor” of Tesla because he didn’t have “time to go home and shower”. He has also directed workers to do the same, with some employees reportedly sleeping on the manufacturing line to ensure new EV model rollouts.

Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings report is set to release, and investors are eager to know how Elon Musk’s involvement in politics will impact the company’s growth and profitability. With Musk’s high-profile advisory role in Washington, D.C., and his endorsement of far-right candidates, shareholders are questioning whether he’s providing Tesla the focus it needs.

Over 100 investor inquiries have poured in, asking about Musk’s time allocation between Tesla and his political engagements. One retail investor asked, “How much time does Elon Musk devote to growing Tesla, solving product issues, and driving shareholder value vs. his public engagements with Trump, DOGE, and political activities?” Another top-voted question asked how much time Musk intends to spend “at the White House and on government activities vs time and effort dedicated to Tesla.”

Musk’s political involvement has been extensive, including contributing $270 million to Trump and other Republican candidates and causes. He also spent weeks on the campaign trail during the fourth quarter and later at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Additionally, Musk has involved himself in German politics, endorsing the far-right AfD party.

According to Brand Finance, Tesla’s brand value fell by 26% last year, citing factors such as Musk’s “antagonism” and Tesla’s aging lineup of EVs. The researchers found that fewer consumers would recommend or consider buying a Tesla now than in previous years.

Musk’s recent gesture, viewed by many as a Nazi salute, has also sparked controversy. Ruth Ben-Ghiat described it as “a Nazi salute and a very belligerent one,” while neo-Nazis praised Musk for his antics. A shareholder asked Musk to apologise for the misunderstanding, “Will you apologise for the misunderstanding that occurred when you made the hand gesture thanking folks for their support. It would go a long way with your investors and the American public at large. Thanking you in advance Elon!”, but he responded by calling the criticism a “hoax.”

Musk later engaged in Nazi-themed word play on X, prompting the Anti-Defamation League to rebuke him.

Investors are now seeking answers on how Tesla plans to address the negative impacts of Musk’s public views and activities. However, Tesla is under no obligation to discuss these topics during the earnings call. The company’s fourth-quarter earnings report is expected to include updates on its production and delivery numbers, as well as its energy storage deployments.
 

Las Vegas, US:

Generative AI, including ChatGPT, was used to organise the New Year’s Day attack outside the Trump International Hotel in the United States’ Las Vegas, where a highly decorated soldier exploded a Tesla Cybertruck. During the investigation, Las Vegas police found that 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger, who fatally shot himself just before the truck blew up, used the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to gather information about the legality of fireworks in Arizona and explosive targets.

Highlighting the possible abuse of easily accessible AI capabilities, Kevin McMahill, sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said that their probe found that Livelsberger didn’t intend to kill anyone, according to a report by Associate Press.

Livelsberger, a member of the elite US special forces, shot himself on New Year’s Day in the rented Tesla vehicle filled with fuel containers and fireworks, which exploded. The blast left seven people with minor injuries.

A week after the attack, police said that an analysis of the soldier’s ChatGPT searches showed that he used it to gather information about explosive targets, the velocity of specific rounds of ammunition, and whether or not fireworks were permitted in Arizona.

Calling the use of generative AI a “game-changer”, McMahill noted that it was possibly the first incident on US soil when ChatGPT was used by someone to build a “particular device.”

“This is the first incident that I’m aware of on U.S. soil where ChatGPT is utilized to help an individual build a particular device…It’s a concerning moment,” he said, adding that police were sharing information with other law enforcement agencies.

In an emailed statement to AP, OpenAI said it was committed to seeing its tools used “responsibly” and that they’re designed to refuse harmful instructions.

“In this case, ChatGPT responded with information already publicly available on the internet and provided warnings against harmful or illegal activities. We’re working with law enforcement to support their investigation,” the statement said.

Launched in 2022, ChatGPT is part of a broader set of technologies developed by the San Francisco-based startup OpenAI. Unlike previous iterations of so-called “large language models,” the ChatGPT tool is available for free to anyone with an internet connection and is designed to be more user-friendly.
 

Washington:

A Delaware judge on Monday upheld her decision to reject Elon Musk’s massive $55.8 billion compensation package at Tesla, denying an attempt to restore the pay deal through a shareholder vote.

In a court filing, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of Delaware’s Court of Chancery ruled that Tesla’s attempt to ratify Musk’s compensation package through a June shareholder vote could not override her January decision striking down the package as excessive and unfair to shareholders.

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A lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of rigging dogecoin is ending.

Investors in the cryptocurrency who said the world’s richest person and his electric car company Tesla committed fraud and insider trading are withdrawing their appeal from an Aug. 29 dismissal of their case.

They are also withdrawing a bid to sanction Musk’s lawyers for allegedly interfering with the appeal, including by demanding payment of their hefty legal fees.

Musk and Tesla, meanwhile, withdrew their motion to sanction the investors’ lawyer for allegedly pursuing a “frivolous” case with ever-changing legal theories to “extort a quick handout.”

A stipulation dismissing the appeal and both sides’ motions was filed on Thursday night in federal court in Manhattan. It requires approval by US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein.

Lawyers for the investors and Musk did not immediately respond on Friday to requests for comment.

Investors accused Musk of using Twitter posts, an appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” and other stunts to trade dogecoin at their expense, including by timing trades to Musk’s public statements and activities.

In the Aug. 29 dismissal, Hellerstein said reasonable investors could not prove securities fraud from relying on Musk’s tweets, including that dogecoin was the future currency of Earth and could be flown to the moon by his company SpaceX.

The judge also said he did not understand the investors’ related market manipulation and insider trading claims.

Investors originally sought $258 billion, and amended their complaint four times in two years.

Musk bought Twitter in 2022 and rebranded it X.

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump picked Musk and biotechnology company founder Vivek Ramaswany to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, whose acronym echoes dogecoin’s name.

The case is Gorog et al v. Musk et al, US District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 22-05037.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said the electric vehicle maker will roll out driverless ride-hailing services to the public in California and Texas next year, a claim likely to face significant regulatory and technical challenges.

“We think that we’ll be able to have driverless Teslas doing paid rides next year,” Musk said on Tesla’s quarterly earnings call. He said Tesla currently offers an app-based ride-hailing service to employees in the San Francisco Bay Area.

His statement doubled down and expanded on a pledge he made at Tesla’s robotaxi unveiling two weeks ago, where he said he expected to roll out “unsupervised” self-driving in certain Tesla vehicles in 2025. The lack of a business plan around the robotaxi at that event sent its stock plunging.

On Wednesday, however, Tesla won back some investor confidence by forecasting a jump in vehicle sales next year.

In California, in particular, the company will face an uphill climb in securing the needed permits to offer fully autonomous rides to paying customers.

Alphabet’s Waymo, which offers paid rides in autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, as well as in Phoenix, Arizona, spent years logging millions of miles of testing before it received its first permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which regulates ride-hailing services.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles, which regulates testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles in the state, told Reuters that Tesla last reported using its autonomous vehicle testing permit in 2019. That permit requires a safety driver.

The company does not have, and has not applied for, a testing permit without a driver, the agency said.

Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.

As for the ride-hailing service in the Bay Area for employees, CPUC said Tesla does not need a permit, because employees are not considered passengers.

At Tesla’s robotaxi event on Oct 10, Musk unveiled a two-seater, two-door “Cybercab” without a steering wheel and pedals that would use cameras and artificial intelligence to navigate roads.

On Wednesday, he acknowledged the potential difficulties in California, saying “it’s not something we totally control,” but adding “I would be shocked if we don’t get approval next year.”

Ross Gerber, a Tesla shareholder and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, said “dealing with regulators is a very difficult process” and that no one should consider it “a walk in the park.”

Texas has far fewer regulatory requirements for autonomous vehicles than California, but companies often test for months or years before deploying paid services.

Rules around deployment of autonomous vehicles are largely left to individual states. Musk on the call said there should be a “national approval process for autonomy.”

Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system, called Full Self-Driving (FSD), which is the bedrock for Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions, has faced questions from regulators.

Last week, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles equipped with FSD after four reported collisions, including a 2023 fatal crash.

Still, the idea of Tesla rolling out a robotaxi fleet sent shares of ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft down 2.3% in post-market trading.

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Tesla’s Optimus, a humanoid robot stole the show at the ‘We, Robot’ event held in California, United States of America, on Thursday. Optimus robot was seen dancing, serving drinks, chatting with guests and even posing for a selfie. But what has now gone viral on social media is the interaction between Optimus and one of the guests.

In a one-minute-long video posted by the user @cb_doge on X (formerly Twitter), the guest says, “It’s insane. It is even talking.” After exchanging greetings, he says, “It is crazy, I am talking to a robot.”

During the casual conversation, the guest asks Optimus, “What is the hardest thing about being a robot?” And it said: “Trying to learn how to be as human as you guys are,” leaving the guest in splits.

“And that is something I try harder every day and hope that will help us become better,” it added.

Watch the conversation here:

A conversation between Tesla Optimus bot and a human is the best thing you’ll see on the internet today.

pic.twitter.com/2M9UJPTTLX

— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) October 11, 2024

Another video shows Optimus knows how to have fun. Emmanuel Huna, X user and an architect and coder as per his bio, shared a video where he is seen playing “Rock, paper and scissors” with Optimus.

I just asked @Tesla Optimus to play rock, paper, scissors, and it did – check it out! pic.twitter.com/NrmEEA9R4M

— Emmanuel Huna (@ehuna) October 11, 2024

“It will basically do anything you want,” said Tesla CEO Elon Musk while introducing Optimus at the ‘We, Robot’ event. “It can be a teacher. It can babysit your kids, walk your dog, mow your lawn, get the groceries, just be your friend, and serve drinks. Whatever you can think of, it will do and it’s going to be awesome,” he added.

In a demo video displayed at the event, Optimus was seen picking up packages and doing household chores like watering plants, cleaning the kitchen top, unloading groceries, and playing with children.

pic.twitter.com/VK9vlGF0Ms

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 11, 2024