Helper bots in online communities diminish human interaction
Bots that reply to online posts can help people connect with each other, but at the same time they also interfere with people communicating with each other.
March 21, 2025 • ~5 min
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Bots that reply to online posts can help people connect with each other, but at the same time they also interfere with people communicating with each other.
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