Reddit might tackle its bot problem with identity verification
By Viktor Eriksson
Published on March 23, 2026.
The internet giant, Reddit, may introduce some form of identity verification to combat its growing bot problem. The company is considering biometric methods such as Face ID or Touch ID to confirm the identity of users and third-party verification services. This move is seen as a potential solution to the growing number of bots that are manipulating communities with manipulative content and experiments. However, users should be cautious about such initiatives.
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