CAPTCHAs hinder user experience, especially for those with impairments, and often fail to block bots effectively. They can frustrate users, lead to abandonment due to difficulty, and create false positives that block legitimate visitors. With increasing sophistication in AI, many CAPTCHAs are easily bypassed. Alternatives like Akismet, honeypots, social login, and device fingerprinting offer better solutions that enhance user experience while reducing spam without intrusive checks. Effective alternatives should be efficient, non-intrusive, accessible, compliant with privacy laws, and cost-effective. Akismet is highlighted as a top choice for its seamless operation and high spam detection accuracy.
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