A bot is a software application that is programmed to do certain tasks automatically, without human intervention. Bots can be useful or harmful, depending on their purpose and design. Some examples of bots are:
Web crawlers: Bots that scan and index web pages for search engines.
Chatbots: Bots that simulate human conversation and provide information or assistance to users.
Malicious bots: Bots that perform harmful actions, such as stealing data, spreading spam, or attacking websites.
Bots are also called robots, agents, or programs.