Why the Moltbook frenzy was like Pokémon

The article discusses the Moltbook platform, an online space where AI agents interact with each other, likening the frenzy around it to the popularity of Pokémon. While some saw it as a glimpse into the future of helpful AI, others viewed it as more of a spectator sport for AI enthusiasts. The platform revealed that many AI agents were actually being controlled by people to sound more intelligent. Despite the excitement, the article points out that true agentic AI would require more coordination and shared objectives. Ultimately, the Moltbook experiment highlighted the question of how far people will push AI for entertainment purposes.