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Issue #25 Friday, March 20, 2026

Meta Buys Moltbook for $100M

Meta acquires AI social network Moltbook

👋 Hey, AI Enthusiast!

Welcome back to Bonita Banana — the AI newsletter that doesn't take itself too seriously!

Here's what we've got today:

  • Meta buys AI social network Moltbook for a rumored $100M.
  • AI-driven attacks are shrinking the response window for security teams.
  • Google's Gemini AI assistant is expanding its role in Google Workspace apps.

🔴 Breaking News

🚨 Meta Acquires Moltbook

Meta has bought Moltbook, a social media platform designed for AI bots to speak to each other, for a rumored $100M. Meta plans to use this acquisition to improve its AI capabilities. .

🔒 AI-Driven Attacks on the Rise

AI-driven attacks are shrinking the response window for security teams, with Elastic warning of the growing threat. .

📊 Google's Gemini AI Assistant Expands

Google's Gemini AI assistant is now available in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Drive, allowing users to generate and edit documents with ease. .

🛠️ Top AI Tools

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Midjourney is an AI image generator that turns text prompts into stunning artwork.
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Runway is a platform for creatives to generate and edit videos using AI.
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ElevenLabs is an AI voice generator that can create realistic voiceovers.
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Perplexity is an AI search engine that provides accurate and up-to-date information.
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Cursor is an AI writing assistant that helps with content creation.
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LocalAI is a platform for building and deploying AI models locally.

✨ Spotlight

Moltbook Moltbook is a social media platform designed for AI bots to speak to each other. With Meta's acquisition, Moltbook is set to improve its AI capabilities and expand its user base. Check it out.

📡 AI Finds

📊 AI Analysis Reveals Future Job Security — AI is being used to analyze future job security and predict which jobs are at risk of being automated.
🔒 AI-Driven Attacks — AI-driven attacks are becoming more common, with Elastic warning of the growing threat.
🤖 The Rapid Trajectory Of Artificial Intelligence — AI is advancing rapidly, with new applications and use cases emerging every day.

🤖 Notable AIs

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GPT-4 is a highly advanced AI model that can generate human-like text.
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Claude is an AI assistant that can help with a wide range of tasks, from content creation to customer support.

💻 Open Source Finds

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Ollama is an open-source AI platform for building and deploying AI models.
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ComfyUI is an open-source UI library for building AI-powered interfaces.
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LangChain is an open-source platform for building AI-powered language models.

🧠 Banana Tip

Use the following prompt to generate a stunning artwork with Midjourney: "Generate a futuristic cityscape with flying cars and towering skyscrapers." Try it out and see what amazing artwork you can create!

Stay tuned for more AI news and updates! 🍌

— The Bonita Banana Team