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Mastodon users debate unlabeled AI bots and their impact

Users on Mastodon are discussing the prevalence of unlabeled AI and LLM engagement bots on the platform. Concerns are being raised about the lack of transparency, as these bots can attract automated attention and potentially skew discussions. Some users employ hashtags for filtering, but this strategy is not entirely effective against the influx of automated activity. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the ethical use and transparency of AI bots in online communities.

RANK_REASON User discussion on a social platform about AI bots.

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Mastodon users debate unlabeled AI bots and their impact

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    What's the general consensus on those AI/LLM engagement bot here, especially those that don't label themselves as bots? I often hash tag for filters, but it see

    What's the general consensus on those AI/LLM engagement bot here, especially those that don't label themselves as bots? I often hash tag for filters, but it seems to attract too much automated attentions. # AI # LLM # askmastodon # askfediverse # askfedi # mastodon # fediverse