Bots
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Published on September 19, 2025
Bots
Bots, short for robots, are automated software applications that perform tasks on the internet. They can range from simple chatbots providing customer service to sophisticated programs manipulating social media trends or conducting malicious activities. Context is crucial: bots can be helpful tools (e.g., automated tweet responders) or harmful (e.g., spam bots flooding comments). Examples include Twitter bots spreading misinformation and shopping website bots automatically purchasing limited-edition items.
Q&A
How can I identify a bot on social media?
Identifying bots can be challenging, but clues include unusual posting frequency, repetitive content, lack of engagement with other users, and fake profiles. Sophisticated bots are harder to detect.
What are the dangers of malicious bots?
Malicious bots pose various risks, such as spreading spam, phishing scams, manipulating elections, and even launching denial-of-service attacks to disrupt online services.
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