Reddit considers Face ID for lightweight bot solution

Reddit users have proposed ideas to address the platform's bot problem. One suggestion described as 'the most lightweight way' involves using Face ID to prove users are human.

Reddit is exploring community ideas to tackle its ongoing bot issue. According to a TechRadar article published on March 22, 2026, suggestions include using Face ID as 'the most lightweight way' to verify human users. The piece highlights the need to 'prove you're a human' amid concerns over automated accounts. While details on implementation remain limited, the proposal draws on facial recognition technology for simple authentication. No official response from Reddit has been noted in the coverage.

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