Meta Buys Moltbook: A Social Network Run by AI Bots (Ep. 53)

Connect with the hosts:   Tim Davidson –   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadavidson41   Tas Bober –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasbober     Subscribe for more no-BS breakdowns of the internet’s wildest B2B moments. We break down Moltbook, the AI-powered social network full of fake posts that still went viral (and somehow got acquired by Meta), and why they decided on this play.  Then we hit the week’s chaos: ChatGPT citing Reddit, “vibe-coded” dashboards getting roasted, International Women’s Day posts gone wrong, Grammarly getting sued, and whether LinkedIn service requests actually bring in real leads.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro + Episode Kickoff  06:27 Moltbook Explained (and why it’s kinda terrifying) 13:59 Fake Virality & AI-Generated Social Media 20:47 AI Prompt Gating is Getting Out of Hand 24:19 “Vibe-Coded” Dashboards Roast 32:53 We Compared Our Salaries (Raw Breakdown) 48:20 Grammarly Lawsuit Breakdown 51:54 LinkedIn Service Requests… Do They Even Work? 57:51 Toxic Workplace Stories Thread 1:06:32 Close One: Best & Worst Posts of the Week 1:07:43 Facebook vs LinkedIn Culture (placed earlier in flow, optional reorder below) 1:12:08 AI Notetaker Chaos in Meetings   Sponsors Special thanks to the brands supporting Notorious B2B.   Exit Five The community for B2B marketers who want real conversations, practical insights, and in-person connections. Join at https://www.exitfive.com/   Vector The B2B ad platform built around real buyer intent. Learn more at https://www.vector.co/   If you’ve got a take, drop it in the comments or send this to someone who needs it.