We are propping up the AI with workarounds.

In that case, it probably wouldn't even be necessary to implement checks to ensure that the player isn't a bot.

It is necessary. As mentioned above, the functions for clicking the "OK" and "Cancel" buttons cannot be performed by the computer. You will have to implement a check to determine if the hero belongs to the AI, and if it does, immediately direct it to the "OK" button function.

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Or a special function for the AI.