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ChatGPT won't let you type until Cloudflare reads your React state
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ChatGPT's functionality is contingent on a Cloudflare Turnstile program that analyzes user React state before allowing input. This program examines 55 properties across three layers: browser characteristics, Cloudflare network data, and user location information.
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- Praise: OpenAI's investment in bot protection ensures that limited GPU resources are allocated to genuine users, maintaining the accessibility of free services.
- Concern: The excessive use of Cloudflare's security measures is making the web less usable, leading to frustration among users who face constant captchas.