tech
March 25, 2026
Reddit takes on the bots with new 'human verification' requirements for fishy behavior
Reddit will require suspected automated accounts to verify they’re human, as it ramps up efforts to curb bot-driven spam and manipulation.
TL;DR
- Reddit is introducing new requirements to identify and label automated accounts.
- Suspected bots will be prompted to verify they are human using various third-party tools.
- Verification methods may include passkeys, biometrics, or government IDs depending on regulations.
- The company aims to balance transparency with user anonymity.
- These changes are a response to the increasing prevalence of bots across the internet.
- Reddit continues to remove a large number of bot accounts daily.
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