Reddit rolls out new age and human verification to curb bots and protect privacy

Reddit has introduced new identity verification features including mandatory age checks in some regions, optional verified profiles, and potential biometric tools like Face ID to confirm users are human while safeguarding privacy. The platform will label approved automated accounts as "good bots" and may require verification from accounts showing unusual activity, though this will be rare. Reddit aims to distinguish humans from bots without compromising anonymity, exploring privacy-focused verification methods and complying with government ID checks where required. This move addresses growing concerns over automated accounts and aims to maintain genuine human interactions on the platform.