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A team of researchers from the University of Zurich has been banned from Reddit following the discovery of an AI-powered experiment involving automated comment bots. Reddit’s legal team characterized the project as an “improper and highly unethical experiment,” citing concerns over covert manipulation and the erosion of user trust. The researchers reportedly deployed the bots to interact with users in comment sections, raising alarms about the potential for manipulating online discussions.