Meta Develops Computer-Operating AI Agent Called Hatch
Meta is building an artificial intelligence agent that can directly control a user's computer and execute tasks like shopping, payments, and document work. The company, which calls the agent Hatch, plans to complete internal testing next month, The Information reported.
Hatch draws inspiration from OpenClaw, an AI agent that gained attention after launching in November. Meta is training Hatch in virtual environments modeled after DoorDash and Yelp to prepare it for real-world use.
Current Setup and Future Plans
Meta currently builds Hatch using Anthropic's Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6 models. The company plans to replace these with its own model, Muse Spark, before release.
Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has positioned AI agents as core technology for what he calls "personalized superintelligence". On Meta's April 30 earnings call, he said the company would develop agents that understand users' goals and work continuously to achieve them.
Recruitment and Acquisition Moves
Meta attempted to recruit Peter Steinberg, an OpenClaw developer, earlier this year but was unsuccessful. The company instead acquired Moltbook, a social media platform used by OpenClaw developers, in March.
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