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 ...

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.

Image credit: In-Finity/shutterstock.com If you've been on the Internet and you aren't a robot, you've probably taken and passed a classic "are you a robot" Captcha test.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Among them was a printed off Captcha form, which the salesperson handed to her and said “this one is just to ensure you’re not a robot.” This wasn’t an email exchange, remember.

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 ...