# Bots Now Make Up More Than Half of Internet Traffic. Here’s How It’s Affecting Businesses.

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Podcast: [Morning Brief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-brief-7322239)
Published: 2026-08-20T07:00:00+00:00
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