> The bots have taken over for what goal? It's not immediately obvious to me.
Advertising for either products or political ideas
Advertising for either products or political ideas
Judging by some of the examples listed by Reddit mods, it seems political astroturfing is a serious goal:
"(This is one of the AI comments used in the experiment.)
As a Palestinian, I hate Israel and want the state of Israel to end. I consider them to be the worst people on earth. I will take ANY ally in this fight."