
Decline in Survey Response Rates as AI Bot Responses Increase
SurveysAI BotsData AnalysisHuman Behavior
The response rate to surveys and polls is decreasing, while the proportion of responses generated by AI bots is increasing. Proposed solutions include designing more attractive surveys, integrating bot detection tools based on response entropy, writing style patterns, and metadata such as keyboard typing timing. It is also suggested to increase financial incentives for human respondents and to explore alternative methods to understand human behaviors, such as digital traces and behavioral data.