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

submitted 4 months ago by StopTech@lemmy.today to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Simulation6@sopuli.xyz 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

This would mean they can access your camera when ever they want. This is why I always put a piece of tape over mine.

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[–] iglou@programming.dev 6 points 4 months ago*

No, just like for any other website, the browser would ask you for permission before enabling your camera.

(not an endorsement of the captcha)

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