UK Sees 300% Surge in AI-Powered Bots Impacting Digital Business

UK Sees 300% Surge in AI-Powered Bots Impacting Digital Business

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Research by Akamai reveals that AI-powered bots in the UK have surged by 300% over the past year, now totaling over 3 billion, which translates to approximately 43 bots per UK citizen. This increase in automated traffic is significantly altering the landscape of internet security and business operations in the region.