Social bots refer to automated software programs or artificial intelligence algorithms that are designed to mimic human interactions on social media platforms. These bots can initiate conversations, share content, like posts, and even engage in debates or arguments with users. Their purpose can vary, from spreading propaganda and fake news to influencing opinions or boosting follower counts. They operate behind a facade of human-like behavior, but their actions are controlled by computer coding rather than a real person.
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