Screenshot shows GPT agent asking to complete CAPTCHAs — are they still useful?
CtrlAltDwayne · x · 2026-10-13
A viral screenshot shows an AI browser agent encountering a CAPTCHA on an admin login form and politely asking the user for confirmation to complete it, noting CAPTCHAs require explicit approval. The poster marvels at how easily GPT models solve most CAPTCHAs and questions whether captchas still serve a purpose — though the confirmation gate shows guardrails are still in place.
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