# E153: Does an AI Agent social network spell financial crime disaster?

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Podcast: [The Laundry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laundry-4722676)
Published: 2026-02-19T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pod.link/1603808780
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Duration seconds: 1519

## Resource

Everyone is talking about Moltbook , the social network exclusively for AI agents built using OpenClaw . But they aren't just chatting —they’re executing tasks, making decisions, and potentially plotting. If these agents are running their own social networks, could they be prompted to orchestrate global fraud, money laundering, and sanctions evasion? Our expert hosts, Marit Rødevand and Robin Lycka , sit down to ask: does an AI Agent social network spell financial crime disaster? The pair discuss: why Moltbook and OpenClaw should have your attention, the potential uses for financial criminals and compliance professionals, and Robin's attempts to build a shady shark network that’s up to no good!  Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy Video: Loïs Dunford ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime , anti-money laundering (AML) , compliance , sanctions , and global financial regulation . Hosted by Marit Rødevand , Fredrik Riiser , and Robin Lycka , each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking , fintech , regulatory bodies , and investigative journalism . Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise . Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry , here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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