What is a bot?

A software program that performs tasks.

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  1. A software program that performs tasks ✔
  2. A type of sandwich
  3. A musical instrument

Why: A bot is a software program that performs tasks, often automatically or in response to triggers.

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Bots do the busywork.
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Answer: A software program that performs tasks. A bot is a software program that performs tasks, often automatically or in response to triggers.

  1. Scouting America: Artificial Intelligence www.scouting.org/merit-badges/artificial-intelligence
    Define the following terms and share the meaning of each with your counselor: artificial intelligence (AI), artificial intelligence agents, automation, basic programming, bots
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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