A bot, short for “robot,” is a software application that is designed to perform automated tasks on the internet. Bots are programmed to interact with users or other software systems in a variety of ways, including through text-based interfaces, voice commands, and web browsers. Some bots are designed to perform simple tasks, such as answering customer service inquiries or sending automated messages, while others are more complex and can perform tasks such as web scraping, data analysis, or even playing games. Bots are used for a variety of purposes, including automation, data collection, and artificial intelligence research. However, they can also be used maliciously, such as for spamming or phishing.