Google and Apple have announced their plans to discontinue the use of captchas by the end of this year. Captchas are alphanumeric puzzles used by servers to differentiate humans from bots. This move comes as more users sign up for privacy passes, simplifying the login process with a single code and digital token authentication. However, the rapid advancement of AI has made bots capable of solving captchas within 20 seconds, raising concerns about the effectiveness of this technology. Companies have introduced alternative authentication methods such as two-factor authentication and biometrics to address these concerns. As captchas are phased out, the tech industry is exploring new avenues to maintain security and user convenience.
Key points:
1. Google and Apple will discontinue the use of captchas by the end of this year.
2. Captchas are alphanumeric puzzles used to differentiate humans from bots.
3. AI advancements have made bots capable of solving captchas within 20 seconds.
4. Alternative authentication methods such as two-factor authentication and biometrics are being introduced.
5. The tech industry is exploring new avenues to maintain security and user convenience.
