Bots

Definition

Bots in the context of the Internet and social media are automated software programs designed to perform specific tasks online, which can range from answering queries automatically to manipulating public opinion by posting content or comments. They can operate on social media platforms, websites, and other digital environments to simulate human activity.

Related terms

Social Media Platforms:

Digital platforms where users create, share, or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.

Algorithm: A set of rules or a process followed by computers in problem-solving operations, often used within social media to determine what content is displayed to users.

Fake News:

False or misleading information presented as news, often spread through the internet and social media platforms to influence public opinion or obscure the truth