Bots are entering the game - is this from the developer?

Hey,

well.. I play for several days and today there is a new type of gamer in this game - bots.

Why I know it? I nearly killed one and watched him. Without hesitation he uses paths, I gave free for him. The player doesn't go with one army, he moves with single tiles, too fast for a human.

For example: I've surrounded him, waited for 30 seconds and gave a tile free - he instantly got it. I gave him some space and open different tiles (moved away so only "1" of mine is there) and he instantly got it.

Is it allowed?
If yes: Good, because so people can play more often and find more enemies.

If no: Bad, some people (who creates the bot) will probably use the points to f**k up the rankings.