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[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 36 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Ok, it's official now; captcha are useless. Can we please stop using them now?

[–] rottingleaf@lemmy.world 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] piecat@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

AI isn't going to train itself!

[–] schizo@forum.uncomfortable.business 76 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

Here's a crazy idea: make the CAPTCHAs so complicated humans can't complete them.

That way if someone does, you know they're a bot.

I should probably patent that or something. (Is joke, etc.)

[–] CosmoNova@lemmy.world 29 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

This very circumstance is described in the book „Qualityland“ and probably many more literature. The book is about a man living in the near (and completely enshitified) future who is confronted by a defunct algorithm that automatically bought him a dolphin dildo. Seeing no way of returning it by normal means - the algorithm is always right and does not accept returns after all - he sets out to right this wrong and discovers the mechanisms and people behind the screens that dictate every aspect of your life.

I think I have my next ready thanks!

[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 2 points 3 days ago

Sounds straight out of Paranoia RPG. Friend Computer knows what is best for you. To imply that Friend Computer does not have your best intents in its algorithms is treason.

[–] Mim@lemmy.zip 19 points 4 days ago

Choose at random a captcha that a human could complete or one a human couldn't complete (while the bot supposedly could complete all of them).

[–] Artyom@lemm.ee 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I give up on any captcha with mor than 1 image. The problem is you aren't letting people in, even if you are catching bots. You'll have to turn it off to let people in.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

They usually only do it when you’re on a vpn. So you just have to give up your privacy and disable the vpn to be seen as human.

[–] progandy@feddit.org 1 points 3 days ago

Generally true, but I had cases where I got multiple captcha without vpn, and not even a single one with VPN enabled...

[–] bighatchester@lemmy.world 44 points 4 days ago (3 children)

With Firefox recently captcha always fails lately. So bots can get by it but I can't.

[–] tonur@feddit.dk 15 points 4 days ago

Same here. It's infuriating. It is specifically Cloud Flare CAPTCHA that I have issues with, but Google's also take longer than it used to. I pretty much always have to select the images containing traffic lights or something, and then you see how bad some of them have gotten.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I haven't experienced that. Do you remember a site so I can try it out? Lol

[–] bighatchester@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Logging into my Roku account from my phone for example did not work. The login for my internet provider and power company gave issues too. Was able to login with google chrome with no captcha issues

[–] xektop@lemmy.world 56 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Well yeah, captcha/recaptcha was never designed to stop bots, but to spy without consent. Let's not talk about the profit made by using it as unpaid labor to "decode" text and images for other companies. Should have been ditched long time ago.

[–] FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

It’s an accessibility issue too. I have a friend who is both hard of hearing and has visual problems, they can make out zoomed in plaintext but the captchas are just too much for them.

[–] coolmojo@lemmy.world 30 points 4 days ago (2 children)

We can create a simple captcha which most humans can solve, but AI can not with questions like “How many R letters are in Strawberry.

[–] garretble@lemmy.world 26 points 4 days ago (1 children)

"Should you put glue in pizza?"

[–] DankOfAmerica@reddthat.com 7 points 4 days ago

Should you put glue in pizza?

No, you should not put glue in pizza. Here are several reasons why:

Safety Concerns

  • Toxicity: Most glues, especially those not designed for food use, contain chemicals that are toxic if ingested. Consuming glue can lead to serious health issues.
  • Allergic Reactions: Some people may have allergic reactions to the components in glue, which could be dangerous.

Culinary Integrity

  • Taste and Texture: Glue would significantly alter the taste and texture of the pizza, making it unpalatable. Pizza is meant to be enjoyed for its flavors and textures, and adding glue would ruin that experience.
  • Food Quality: Using non-food substances in cooking is not only unappetizing but also undermines the quality of the meal.

Alternatives

If you're looking to enhance your pizza, consider using safe and delicious ingredients such as:

  • Cheese: Different types of cheese can add flavor and texture.
  • Herbs and Spices: Fresh basil, oregano, or crushed red pepper can elevate the taste.
  • Sauces: Experiment with different sauces like pesto, barbecue, or garlic sauce for a unique twist.

In summary, glue has no place in pizza or any food preparation. Stick to safe and edible ingredients to ensure a tasty and enjoyable meal!

by Perplexity

[–] rottingleaf@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

I've actually seen a few places (XMPP chatrooms and such) with captcha questions about math put there around year 2009 and still not obsolete against AI bots, I think. But - many humans will fail too.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 27 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

In a while bot denial

[–] biggerbogboy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago

Do we have to pull some cyberpunk 2077 type shit and make a new internet? Because it really sounds like it's becoming a documentary

[–] RmDebArc_5@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 days ago

I find it funny that there are browser extensions that solve captchas for you. With a bot

[–] Nyxicas@kbin.melroy.org 13 points 4 days ago

Well, no, because it was designed just to piss all of us off in the past two decades.

[–] nexusband@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Pandoras box is ripped to shreds...

[–] Brodysseus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago

How lazy cryptographers do ai

[–] x00z@lemmy.world -1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The underlying issue is that somehow bots have value. Work on that and bypassing captchas will be a hobby again instead of a job.

[–] Syntha@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 days ago

What does this even mean?