Bot

usgb/bɑːt/
noun

A computer program that works automatically, especially one that searches for and finds information on the internet.

Twitter bots can send you tweets at defined intervals.
Visual representation of "bot" - a computer program that works automatically, especially one that searches for and finds information on the internet.

Often appears as...

  • chat bot
  • web bot

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Automated Tasks

Understand that bots can perform repetitive jobs like sending emails without human input.

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The support bot automatically replies to common customer queries.
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Intelligent Agents

Bots can learn from interactions to improve their responses over time, simulating human conversation.

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The chatbot gets smarter every time it chats with customers.
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Online Presence

Bots are used by businesses on social platforms for marketing and customer service.

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We use a Twitter bot to keep our followers updated with news.
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