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1. chaps+(OP)[view] [source] 2026-01-08 19:26:17
This wouldn't solve anything.

To see what I mean, take a screenshot of a random captcha that needs solving and ask an LLM to solve it for you. It will do it accurately.

replies(2): >>rfw300+u >>fyrn_+N
2. rfw300+u[view] [source] 2026-01-08 19:27:56
>>chaps+(OP)
"Captcha" doesn't refer to any specific type of puzzle, but a class of methods for verifying human users. Some older-style captchas are broken, but some newer ones are not.
replies(2): >>bdcrav+22 >>chaps+Z2
3. fyrn_+N[view] [source] 2026-01-08 19:29:40
>>chaps+(OP)
It _would_ set the bar for a viable bot slightly higher. I'm not sure that's enough to justify it though.
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4. bdcrav+22[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-01-08 19:36:21
>>rfw300+u
Since before LLMs were even an issue, there have been services that use overseas workers to solve them, with the going rate about $0.002 per captcha. (and they solve several different types)
replies(1): >>gilrai+b3
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5. chaps+Z2[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-01-08 19:42:20
>>rfw300+u
I'm aware. But I'm also aware that breaking these sorts of systems is quite fun for a lot of nerds. So don't expect anything like that to last for any meaningful amount of time.
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6. gilrai+b3[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-01-08 19:43:33
>>bdcrav+22
This is both true and misleading. It implies captchas aren’t effective due to these services. In practice, though, a good captcha cuts a ton of garbage traffic even though a motivated opponent can pay for circumvention.
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