Reddit might tackle its bot problem with identity verification

Reddit may introduce some form of identity verification to tackle its growing bot problem, reports Engadget.

According to CEO Steve Huffman, the company is evaluating several different solutions. One option is biometric methods such as Face ID or Touch ID, where a physical action—such as looking at the screen or touching a fingerprint scanner—can confirm that the person interacting with Reddit is a real individual indeed.

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