To access a website, you now need to open your camera and wave 👋
Yes, Google is testing a new reCAPTCHA that asks you to make hand gestures at your camera instead of clicking traffic lights.
Your browser requests camera access, records a short video of your hand movement, and sends it to Google to verify you're human.
Of course, Google says they don't retain any data. But this is also the company whose entire business model runs on knowing everything about you, so. 🤷
And don't worry, the normal reCAPTCHA methods are still there, for now...
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