Social Bots in the Age of AI - Detection, Behavior and Challenges

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, Social Bots, Bot Detection

Abstract:
Social media platforms are increasingly filled with content, including conversations, posts, and user interactions. This content is generated not only by human users but also by automated accounts, such as bots. While both participate in the online environment, they differ in their characteristics, as humans express multiple identities shaped by context, whereas bots typically operate within predefined roles aligned with specific purposes. This paper analyzes the characteristics of bots on social media, examines their role in online communication, and explores methods for their detection based on linguistic and behavioral patterns. In addition, it addresses challenges associated with sophisticated bots, including both positive and negative examples of their use in social media environments.

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A. Pavlović, M. Šarac, “Social Bots in the Age of AI - Detection, Behavior and Challenges,” in Sinteza 2026 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology, Computer Science, and Data Science, Belgrade, Singidunum University, Serbia, 2026, pp. 565-569. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2026-565-569

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Pavlović, A., Šarac, M. (2026). Social Bots in the Age of AI - Detection, Behavior and Challenges. Paper presented at Sinteza 2026 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology, Computer Science, and Data Science. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2026-565-569

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