Reddit targets bots with new verification measures

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Reddit is implementing new human verification requirements for accounts exhibiting suspicious, bot-like behavior. The platform aims to combat the increasing prevalence of bots, which are projected to outnumber human users by 2027, by utilizing third-party verification tools such as biometric services and passkeys.

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Reddit removes an average of 100,000 bot accounts daily.

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