bot
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/bɑːt/
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/bɒt/
A software program that performs simple and repetitive tasks online.
Many websites use bots to automatically send out newsletters.
A machine that can perform tasks on its own, often resembling a human or animal.
The factory uses robots to assemble cars more efficiently.
A program that pretends to be a user on social media, often used to spread spam or misinformation.
The platform is cracking down on bots that try to manipulate public opinion.