Google's New reCAPTCHA Requests Camera Access and 21 Hand Landmark Points

Google has rolled out a new version of its reCAPTCHA verification system. The updated system now requests access to a user's device camera. It uses the camera feed to analyze 21 distinct points on the user's hand. These hand landmark points are used to confirm that the user is human. The approach moves beyond traditional image-based or checkbox challenges. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about biometric data collection through CAPTCHA. The change reflects Google's push toward more seamless bot detection. Users may need to grant camera permissions to complete verification on affected sites. The rollout highlights growing tensions between security measures and user privacy.