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I Am Not A Robot: Why CAPTCHAs Pop Up

Why did the internet suddenly think you were a robot? Find out what triggered the recent surge of CAPTCHA requests and how these I'm not a robot checks protect websites from bots and spam. Learn why your own online behavior might be setting off alarms, and what this means for the future of web security and user experience.

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