# Google wants you to prove you're human with a controversial new reCAPTCHA challenge

> Google wants you to prove you're human with a controversial new reCAPTCHA challenge July 2, 2026 - Google is testing a new reCAPTCHA check that uses hand gestures for verification.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/google-recaptcha-hand-gestures-3683862/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bb795254f0da55deb5536)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #nintendo-switch #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4bb795254f0da55deb5536

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