Reddit declares war on bad bot activity Reddit is introducing changes to support interactions between people. The company is taking a bottom-up approach to help users understand when they are engaging with another person unless an account is labeled otherwise. Reddit plans to verify that users are human without requiring disclosure of real-world identity. How does it work Verified profiles for brands, publishers, and creators launched in late 2025 to help their content gain acceptance in relevant communities. The next step is standardizing how automated accounts appear on Reddit. Accounts that use automation will carry an [App] label so users can recognize that they are interacting with software. Developers can register apps built on Reddit’s Developer Platform, along with other compliant…