"Huffman stated that in 'rare' cases, accounts that seem 'fishy' will be prompted for additional verification, which will not apply to most users."
"Verification will take the form of on-device methods, including FaceID and passkeys, while alternative methods like World ID are being considered."
"Reddit intends to 'confirm humanness' rather than verify users' actual identities, which would erode the anonymity that Reddit is known for."
"The company is exploring ways to comply with age verification laws without compromising user privacy, as it grapples with increasing regulations."
Reddit plans to combat bots by requiring some accounts to verify their humanness through on-device methods like FaceID and passkeys. This verification will only apply to accounts exhibiting suspicious behavior. If an account fails the verification, it may face restrictions. Reddit is also labeling good bots and simplifying the reporting process for bad bots. The company is exploring compliance with age verification laws while prioritizing user privacy. The goal is to confirm humanness without compromising the anonymity that Reddit users value.
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