# Bots on The No Agenda Show Bots comes up in 116 chapters across 104 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 116 - **Episodes:** 104 - **Discussed:** February 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Obama-bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-bots.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [Spam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spam.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 116 ### JCD Memorial Challenge Coins and Final Credits - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 2:22:30–2:31:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/jcd-memorial-challenge-coins-and-final-credits.md Producers contribute specifically to receive the John C. Dvorak Memorial Challenge Coin, priced at $388.83. The segment includes birthday wishes, business plugs for Gigawatt Coffee and Bot Commander, and the "dedouching" of new knights. Adam Curry concludes the donor reads by emphasizing the importance of the community in keeping the spirit of the show alive. Keywords: [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [challenge coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coin.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [bot commander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bot-commander.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md) ### Bot Commander and Community Value-for-Value Projects - **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-04 - **Time:** 2:38:39–2:43:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/bot-commander-and-community-value-for-value-projects.md Sir Scotty K introduces "Bot Commander," an AI automation tool developed to support the "My Neighbor to Love Coalition" in Minnesota. The project exemplifies the value-for-value model, where 5% of profits assist the homeless. The host concludes the donation segment by thanking the "Gitmo Nation" for their continued financial support. Keywords: [bot commander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bot-commander.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md) ### Knighting Ceremony and AI Bot Commander - **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-27 - **Time:** 2:16:45–2:22:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/knighting-ceremony-and-ai-bot-commander.md Adam Curry performs a knighting ceremony for Scotty K, who becomes "Sir Scotty K, the Royal AI Whisperer" after a $1,000 donation. Scotty K plugs his project, Bot Commander, a decentralized AI workspace that operates on a value-for-value model. The segment includes various "jingles" and traditional No Agenda donor acknowledgments, including the "Order of the Ant" awards. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [bot commander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bot-commander.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Associate Executive Producer Credits and Community Business Plugs - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 2:29:17–2:36:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/associate-executive-producer-credits-and-community-business-plugs.md Donations are recognized from Ian Cummings, who honors his late father, and several community businesses. Plugs include Manuka Gold relief gel, Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, and Linda Liu’s resume services at Image Makers Inc. Scotty K introduces "Bot Commander," an AI agent tool, while other producers are credited for their ongoing support of the value-for-value model. 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This alleged "pollution" of the web supposedly makes it unusable for training future models, potentially forcing companies like OpenAI to create synthetic internets for development. Keywords: [andrew yang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-yang.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [open ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-ai.md), bot swarms, [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md) ### AI Derangement Syndrome and Congressional Ignorance - **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-13 - **Time:** 1:59:38–2:05:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/ai-derangement-syndrome-and-congressional-ignorance.md Adam Curry coins the term "AIDS" (AI Derangement Syndrome) to describe the panic over artificial intelligence. He mocks Representative Greg Kassar and Senator Bernie Sanders for proposing a bill that equates building superintelligence to building a nuclear weapon. Curry argues that politicians do not understand the technology they are attempting to regulate. Keywords: [greg kassar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-kassar.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [superintelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superintelligence.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [bot commander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bot-commander.md) ### Bot Commander AI and Birthday Celebrations - **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-13 - **Time:** 3:00:21–3:05:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/bot-commander-ai-and-birthday-celebrations.md Producer Scotty K introduces "Bot Commander," an AI harness project operating on the value-for-value model. The segment also includes birthday wishes for several community members, including Sir Churaj from Czechoslovakia and Sir Luca. Adam Curry directs listeners to noagendadonations.com for various ways to support the show. Keywords: [bot commander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bot-commander.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [czechoslovakia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/czechoslovakia.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Elon Musk, Humanoid Robot Productivity Predictions - **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-06 - **Time:** 39:45–42:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/elon-musk-humanoid-robot-productivity-predictions.md Elon Musk predicts that within ten years, there will be over one billion humanoid robots with five times the productivity of a human. The hosts analyze the concept of recursive software development—where software writes itself—but remain skeptical of Musk's timeline given past unfulfilled promises regarding self-driving technology. A humorous comparison is made to the Shark vacuum robot, which the hosts note is already a functional, albeit limited, household robot. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [humanoid robots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanoid-robots.md), tesla bot, [productivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/productivity.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Bot Commander AI, Image Makers Resumes - **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-23 - **Time:** 2:23:04–2:27:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/bot-commander-ai-image-makers-resumes.md Producer Scott Kinney introduces "Bot Commander," a free AI home and business automation system that operates on the Value for Value model. Linda Lou Patkin of Image Makers Inc. also receives a shout-out for her resume-writing services. Adam Curry encourages listeners to support these producer-run businesses that contribute to the No Agenda ecosystem. Keywords: [bot commander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bot-commander.md), [image makers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/image-makers.md), [resumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resumes.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### AI Bot Proliferation, Podcast Index Slop, OpenAI Lawsuit - **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-09 - **Time:** 1:33:18–1:38:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/ai-bot-proliferation-podcast-index-slop-openai-lawsuit.md The proliferation of AI-generated "slop" is breaking the internet, with bots auto-submitting hundreds of fake podcasts per hour to major indexes. This phenomenon is compared to a DNS attack on digital content platforms, making it difficult for users to find authentic human-made media. Additionally, OpenAI is facing a lawsuit from an insurance company alleging the AI practiced law without a license by providing bad legal advice to a claimant. Keywords: [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [open ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-ai.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), dns attack ### Typhus in Los Angeles, Britannica Alternative, Wikipedia Bots - **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-09 - **Time:** 2:26:19–2:29:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/typhus-in-los-angeles-britannica-alternative-wikipedia-bots.md John Dvorak's "Tip of the Day" recommends using Britannica.com as a professionally curated alternative to Wikipedia. The suggestion follows reports of a typhus outbreak in Los Angeles and news of an AI bot being banned from Wikipedia for autonomously updating articles. The hosts argue that the internet is "breaking" as automated systems increasingly clash with human-curated platforms. Keywords: [typhus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typhus.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), britannica, [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md) ### AI Bots and Spam Overwhelming the Podcast Index - **Episode:** [1857: Teen Takeover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-05 - **Time:** 1:57:24–2:00:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover/chapter/ai-bots-and-spam-overwhelming-the-podcast-index.md Dave Jones and Sir Paul Couture are reportedly battling an influx of AI-generated spam and bots targeting the Podcast Index and the No Agenda Art Generator. These automated systems are spinning up hundreds of "dreck" podcasts and uploading low-quality or offensive AI art, forcing significant technical migrations to protect the platform's resources. Keywords: [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [paul couture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-couture.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [api](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/api.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), bot spam ### DARPA Social Network Experiments, AI Bot Campaigns - **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-02 - **Time:** 1:50:42–1:55:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/darpa-social-network-experiments-ai-bot-campaigns.md Historical claims suggest DARPA experimented with social networks as early as the CompuServe era to study human manipulation. Modern researchers warn that networks of "AI agents" can now coordinate disinformation campaigns that are much harder to detect than traditional bots. These agents can simulate real conversations and plan strategies together to shift public opinion during elections. Keywords: [darpa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darpa.md), steve pachinik, [ai agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-agents.md), [disinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disinformation.md), x, [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md) ### OpenAI Canadian Shooting Investigation, Bot Writing Styles - **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-26 - **Time:** 1:00:58–1:04:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/openai-canadian-shooting-investigation-bot-writing-styles.md OpenAI faced questioning from Canadian officials after it was revealed the company banned a school shooter's account months before an attack but failed to notify police. The company defended its privacy protocols, stating the user's activity did not meet the "imminent risk" threshold at the time. Separately, a specific repetitive writing style used by AI bots on X and LinkedIn is identified. Keywords: [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [school shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shooting.md), [rcmp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rcmp.md), bot detection ### Microsoft CoPilot Enterprise Critique and World Cup Tickets - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 2:16:44–2:19:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/microsoft-copilot-enterprise-critique-and-world-cup-tickets.md A donor from the manufacturing sector provides a critique of Microsoft CoPilot, stating that tech companies fail to understand the practical needs of industrial equipment operations. He predicts that large companies will soon reject high AI fees due to a lack of tangible results. The donor also mentions paying $1,500 for World Cup tickets in Houston, noting that the tickets are tied to a mandatory digital ID system via the FIFA app. Keywords: [microsoft copilot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-copilot.md), ai bots, [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md), [fifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifa.md), [digital id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md) ### X Account Location Feature and Foreign Influence Operations - **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-27 - **Time:** 1:38:31–1:45:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/x-account-location-feature-and-foreign-influence-operations.md Elon Musk has rolled out a new feature on X that displays the country where an account is based, revealing that many "America First" and racially divisive accounts originate from Pakistan, the Middle East, and the UK. Commentators like Robby Soave and Matt Walsh argue this exposes foreign interference campaigns designed to sow discord within the American political landscape. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), x, robby soave, [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [foreign interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-interference.md), [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md) ### Social Media Bot Flooding, Barack Obama Cyber Speech - **Episode:** [1785: Mackerels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-27 - **Time:** 1:19:51–1:24:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels/chapter/social-media-bot-flooding-barack-obama-cyber-speech.md Social media platforms are increasingly flooded with bot accounts used by intelligence agencies to massage public narratives. A 2022 speech by Barack Obama at Harvard is cited as a description of the "Cloward-Piven" strategy for the digital age, where the public square is flooded with "raw sewage" to destroy trust in institutions. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md), x, [disinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disinformation.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md) ### Listener Feedback and Social Media Bots - **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-06 - **Time:** 2:03:12–2:08:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/listener-feedback-and-social-media-bots.md The hosts review recent social media feedback, noting a high volume of aggressive comments from accounts with very few followers, which they identify as bots. The criticism often centers on the show's stance on Israel and Christianity. One specific post accused the hosts of being part of a "blackmail Israel lobby" following a discussion involving Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz. 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This event mirrors a similar harassment campaign that occurred in 2020 during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Austin, Texas. Keywords: subscribe bot, [smtp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smtp.md), [void zero](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/void-zero.md), [email server](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-server.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ### Debunk Bot, Conspiracy Theories and AI Interventions - **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-08 - **Time:** 1:15:59–1:19:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/debunk-bot-conspiracy-theories-and-ai-interventions.md Researchers at American University developed "Debunk Bot," an AI designed to reduce belief in conspiracy theories through logical argumentation. 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