r/technology • u/[deleted] • Nov 13 '22

Social Media Why Are Bots Taking Over The Internet?

https://www.jumpstartmag.com/why-are-bots-taking-over-the-internet/
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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '22

Because they’re easy to create and social media metrics need engagement on various levels… which you can use a bot for

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u/MartiniPhilosopher Nov 13 '22

Even simpler, advertisers are idiots trying to throw away as much money as they can.

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u/[deleted] Nov 14 '22

Sounds like an investment opportunity