Meaning of the word bot in English

What does bot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bot

US /bɑːt/
UK /bɒt/
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Noun

1.

a computer program that performs automated tasks on the internet, typically repetitive ones

Example:
Many websites use bots to crawl and index their content.
A customer service bot answered my questions instantly.
2.

a player in a video game controlled by artificial intelligence rather than a human

Example:
In this game, you can practice against bots before playing with real people.
The game's AI bots are surprisingly challenging.