W3C criticizes antirobot tests

November 17, 2003 —

Many sites use so-called "Turing tests," in which users must read a word embedded in a bitmapped image, to prevent automatic programs from signing up for free services meant only for individuals. But in addition to keeping out web bots, these tests also keep out the visually impaired - and the W3C is protesting, taking the Web's accesible nature seriously.

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