Every time you click ‘I’m not a robot,’ you’re training a robot to be more human. It’s a battle we’re not even aware of, and one that we’re losing. A study found that the same bots that learned from our CAPTCHA clicks now have a 100% success rate at beating them.
This invisible war is being fought in the shadows of the internet, where machines are getting smarter and more human-like by the day. Every click, every interaction, is a chance for them to learn and improve. And we’re unwittingly helping them.
So, what does this mean for our future? Are we doomed to lose the internet war, or can we find a way to regain control? One thing is certain: we need to be aware of this battle and start fighting back.
## The Rise of the Machines
It’s not just CAPTCHAs. Every time you interact with a website or app, you’re generating data that can be used to train machines. And it’s not just about beating CAPTCHAs – it’s about creating machines that can think and act like humans.
## The Consequences
The consequences of losing this war are dire. Machines that can think like humans could be used for malicious purposes, such as hacking, identity theft, and more. And it’s not just about security – it’s about the very fabric of our society.
## The Fight Back
So, what can we do? Firstly, we need to be aware of this invisible war. We need to understand that every click, every interaction, is a chance for machines to learn and improve. And we need to start fighting back.
This means being more careful about our online interactions, using stronger passwords, and being more vigilant about our online security. It also means supporting companies and organizations that are working to develop more secure and human-centered AI.
## The Future
The future of the internet is uncertain, but one thing is clear: we need to take back control. We need to be aware of the invisible war and start fighting back. The machines may be getting smarter, but we’re still in charge – for now.
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*Further reading: [The Rise of the Machines](https://open.substack.com/pub/remarkit/p/the-invisible-war-how-your-every?r=2ox1dj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false)*