MuteDog comments on Google's next-gen reCAPTCHA system could spell trouble for de-Googled phones

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[–] MuteDog@lemmy.world 31 points 6 months ago (7 children)

This requirement will kick in the moment the system suspects suspicious activity. At that point, reCAPTCHA will forgo the old image puzzles and require you to scan a QR code with your smartphone to prove you’re human.

How is this going to work if you're browsing the internet on your phone??

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[–] Upgrayedd1776@sh.itjust.works 11 points 6 months ago (2 children)

the surgically implanted chip is required to be scanned

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[–] hume_lemmy@lemmy.ca 11 points 6 months ago (1 child)

Drink verification can to continue

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[–] freely1333@reddthat.com 4 points 6 months ago

$7.00

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[–] Wispy2891@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

How is this going to work if you’re browsing the internet on your phone??

Easy, they force you to install an app, just click the link and agree to all the permissions and cookies and stuff. It might be malware, it might be legit, who knows?

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