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Why Can’t Robots Click The “I’m Not a Robot” Box On Websites?
🌈 Abstract
The article discusses the evolution of CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) systems, particularly the reCAPTCHA system developed by Google, and how they are used to distinguish between humans and bots (online robots) on websites.
🙋 Q&A
[01] The Purpose and Functioning of CAPTCHA/reCAPTCHA
1. What is the purpose of CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA systems?
- The purpose of CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA systems is to distinguish between humans and bots (online robots) on websites, in order to prevent unwanted bot activity.
- CAPTCHA stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart", and it is a test designed to determine whether the user is a computer or a human.
- reCAPTCHA is a more advanced system developed by Google that has replaced the original CAPTCHA system.
2. How do CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA systems work?
- The key is not in whether the user can click the "I'm not a robot" box, but rather in how the user clicks it.
- Bots are programmed to be fast and efficient, so they will click the box in a straight, fast, and efficient manner.
- Humans, on the other hand, are slower and more random in their movements, so the system can detect this difference in behavior.
- The newer reCAPTCHA system also includes visual puzzles that are difficult for current AI systems to solve, but easy for humans.
3. What are the limitations of the CAPTCHA system?
- The original CAPTCHA system was difficult for people with poor eyesight and could be frustrating for regular users.
- Bots eventually learned how to crack the old CAPTCHA system, so Google acquired a company to update the system to be more robust against advanced online bots.
[02] The Evolution of CAPTCHA/reCAPTCHA
1. How has the CAPTCHA system evolved over time?
- The original CAPTCHA system used blurry text that was difficult for computers to decipher, but this was also difficult for humans.
- Google's reCAPTCHA system has evolved to include visual puzzles that are challenging for current AI systems but easy for humans.
- The system also uses invisible CAPTCHA programs that scan the user's computer for cookies, browsing history, mouse trajectory, and internet behavior to determine if the user is a bot.
2. What are the potential limitations of the newer reCAPTCHA systems?
- The article mentions that even the most advanced AI currently still struggles to pick out specific objects from cluttered or blurry images, but this may change as AI technology continues to evolve.
- The article also suggests that the newest versions of ChatGPT can pass Turing Tests, which could further blur the line between humans and AI when it comes to online activity.
3. How do the reCAPTCHA systems aim to balance user experience and security?
- The invisible reCAPTCHA systems allow users to access websites without having to go through arduous tests, while still protecting the websites from massive bot activity.
- This is intended to provide a smoother user experience while maintaining security measures against unwanted bot traffic.
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