EXPLAINER: Meet the vaccine appointment bots, and their foes
https://apnews.com/5590b7f0cdd5d649f5f52d8c26e48112
Having trouble scoring a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? You’re not alone. To cope, some people are turning to bots that scan overwhelmed websites and send alerts on social media when slots open up.
They've provided relief to families helping older relatives find scarce appointments. But not all public health officials think they're a good idea.
EXPLAINER: Meet the vaccine appointment bots, and their foes
Feb 25, 2021, 6:44pm UTC
https://apnews.com/5590b7f0cdd5d649f5f52d8c26e48112
> Having trouble scoring a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? You’re not alone. To cope, some people are turning to bots that scan overwhelmed websites and send alerts on social media when slots open up.
> They've provided relief to families helping older relatives find scarce appointments. But not all public health officials think they're a good idea.