Study finds bots are behind majority of link-sharing on Twitter

The video discusses applications like Alexa and Siri, and contrasts them with malicious software such as viruses and Twitter bots. A Pew Research Center study is highlighted, revealing that a significant portion of tweeted links are shared by bots rather than humans. The study shows varying levels of bot activity across different domains, including news, adult sites, sports, and commercial products.

What are some examples of applications that can operate without direct human input?

What are the implications of the presence of bots on social media platforms?

What did the Pew Research Center study analyze regarding tweeted links?

What percentage of tweeted links were found to be sent by humans according to the study?

How do the percentages of bot-shared links vary across different categories such as news, adult sites, and sports?