Reddit considers Face ID to combat spam
12 hours ago
- #Verification
- #Bots
- Reddit is exploring identity verification methods like Face ID and Touch ID to combat bots.
- CEO Steve Huffman mentioned varying verification methods, from biometrics to third-party services, while prioritizing user anonymity.
- Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian expressed concerns about selling face-scanning to users despite acknowledging the bot problem.
- The platform aims to verify users are human without compromising anonymity, calling it an 'evolution' for all platforms.