Proving You're Human: The Next Internet Frontier
If you thought CAPTCHA was annoying, wait until you have to prove you’re human just to tweet.
As AI models become increasingly adept at mimicking human behavior, the line between human and machine online is blurring, raising concerns about trust and authenticity. To combat AI deception, researchers from MIT, OpenAI, Microsoft, and others have proposed “personhood credentials” — a system designed to verify that an online user is indeed human without compromising personal privacy.
The concept hinges on cryptographic protocols and real-world verification, where users would physically present proof of their humanity, such as a passport or biometric data, to receive a digital credential. This credential could then be used online to filter out bots, ensuring that interactions are genuinely human.
While the idea is promising, its success hinges on widespread adoption by governments and platforms—a challenge in our fragmented digital landscape. With AI growing ever more convincing, the question remains: will we embrace such measures, or risk losing trust online?
Read the full article on MIT Technology Review.
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