The ability of bots – a term which can describe any automated process present in a computer network – to mimic human online behaviour and language has developed sharply in the past three years. Naturally, because of the scale of the task, they must enlist bots to help them find bots. Lark A health coach that can help users manage the symptoms of hypertension, diabetes etc. Some bots help to refresh your Facebook feed, or keep you up to date with the weather. The many progeny of Eliza have evolved into chatbots – bits of software designed to mimic human conversation.

Source: The Guardian November 18, 2018 07:01 UTC