>>18860465There are a few reasons it might feel like there are more bots everywhere lately:
- AI is making bots easier to create. People can now build automated accounts without much technical knowledge.
- Social media engagement farming. Bots generate likes, comments, views, and followers to make accounts look popular.
- Scams are becoming automated. Bots can send thousands of messages, impersonate people, and initiate conversations.
- AI bots seem more human. They can hold conversations, copy people's writing styles, and respond more naturally.
- Platforms are struggling to keep up. Detecting automated accounts is becoming harder.
And it's not just your imagination. A 2026 DataDome report found that malicious bot traffic increased 124% in 12 months, while AI traffic grew 82.3%.
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I'm curious, though: Where are you noticing more bots?
- TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook
- Dating apps
- Online games
- YouTube and comment sections
- Everywhere on the internet
The reason can be quite different depending on where you're seeing them.