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Google is testing a new CAPTCHA that asks you to make hand gestures on camera (cybernews.com)

submitted 4 days ago by StopTech@lemmy.today to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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[–] tunetardis@piefed.ca 11 points 4 days ago

Others questioned whether the technology will remain effective. X user Peter Austin (@PeterAusti61402) claimed he had bypassed the challenge using a virtual camera and AI-generated animations.

Damn, I've been reluctant so far to make sloppy AI animations like so many people are, but I may be forced to do so now to protect my privacy?