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Bot Or Not Most website visitors aren't human. Before you get too excited, they're not aliens, either (probably). They're bots. Today, bots make up 52% of all web traffic. And these automated accounts have had serious, real-world impact — from the 2016 election, to the FCC's recent, controversial net neutrality vote. In this week's episode of IRL, we explore the rise of political bots, and investigate how they're rewiring conversation online. Listen up. LISTEN What is the IRL Podcast? Our online life is real life. We walk, talk, work, LOL and even love on the Internet – but we don't always treat it like real life. Host Veronica Belmont explores this disconnect with stories from the wilds of the Web – and gets to the bottom of online issues that affect us all. Whether it's privacy breaches, closed platforms, hacking, fake news, or cyber bullying, we the people have the power to change the course of the Internet, keeping it healthy, weird, and wonderful for everyone. Thanks for reading! You're receiving this email because we think you're neat, AND you subscribed to hear from us. If our emails aren't sparking joy, we'll understand if you unsubscribe. You can also update your email preferences at any time. Donate to Mozilla   |   Download Firefox 331 E. Evelyn Avenue Mountain View CA 94041 Legal • Privacy