Lecture
This lecture explores the increasing role of bots in digital ecosystems, focusing on Twitter, Wikipedia, and Google. It delves into the impact of algorithms on cultural systems, the use of bots in social media, and the challenges of managing bot-generated content. The discussion covers the history of bots on Wikipedia, their role in vandalism detection, and controversies surrounding their application. The lecture also addresses the implications of bot-generated content on language evolution and cultural transformation, highlighting the potential risks and benefits of bot integration in online platforms.