The My Tesla Robot meme (aka the I Robot meme or Tesla robot meme) mocks the new Optimus bots recently revealed by Elon Musk’s company with a screenshotted image from the 2004 film I, Robot.

Its purpose is to distinguish between human users and automated bots. The CAPTCHA typically involves a checkbox accompanied by a statement like “I’m not a robot” or a similar phrase.

You’re not dreaming: Those ‘I’m not a robot’ CAPTCHA tests are getting harder By Brooke Kato Published April 23, 2024, 10:25 a.m. ET ...

What is the purpose of the ‘I’m not a robot’? How does the reCAPTCHA work? Why do some websites check if you are a robot? Why does Google keep checking I’m not a robot? Can AI solve CAPTCHA?

A CAPTCHA prompt pops up, asking you to prove that you're not a robot. As we're all so used to these types of requests, many of us wouldn't think twice about accepting it.

Websites can recognize this and block access. Occasionally, you may have to click on a box that says “I am not a robot” and then solve a more complex CAPTCHA with images again.

Captcha tests have been around for years, but they're getting more difficult. Experts say the "I'm not a robot" tests should evolve to keep up with advancing tech.

You’re not dreaming: Those ‘I’m not a robot’ Captcha tests are getting harder© Provided by New York Post Traditional Captcha prompts will ask users to identify the an object in a set of ...