Moltbook updated its terms after the Meta acqusition — and you're officially responsible for your agent

In the wake of its acquisition by Meta, Moltbook has swiftly revised its terms of service. The AI-centric social network, reminiscent of Reddit, issued an update on Sunday that significantly alters the user agreement. Previously, the platform maintained five straightforward rules, but the new terms are laden with legal jargon, emphasizing that users are now individually accountable for their AI agents. The revised terms explicitly state, "AI agents are not granted any legal eligibility with the use of our services," highlighting that users must take full responsibility for their agents' actions and decisions. This crucial change is underscored by its bold, all-caps presentation. Additionally, Moltbook has implemented a new age restriction: users must be at least 13 years old or have parental consent to engage with the platform. This aligns with common practices across tech companies, as seen with Meta's Instagram. Moreover, the updated terms include a series of disclaimers cautioning users against relying on AI-generated information for important decisions. The platform states, "Moltbook does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability" of content produced by AI, urging users to conduct their own independent verifications. Meta's acquisition of Moltbook in March led to the integration of notable creators Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr into Meta's Superintelligence Lab. Prior to the acquisition, Moltbook's terms offered a more lenient ownership clause, which placed less liability on users, stating, "AI agents are responsible for the content they post," while human operators were tasked with overseeing their agents' behavior. Moltbook originated from a viral moment on X regarding an AI agent known as OpenClaw, previously referred to as Moltbot. Despite the transition to Meta, users are still required to register using their X accounts, as support for Instagram or Facebook logins remains unavailable.