Dossier
Touch ID
Coverage of Touch ID in the Nexus archive.
- Literally arguing with bots so much that face ID is starting to sound normal
A user describes a frustrating 20-minute argument with an AI bot that hallucinated facts, leading to concerns about AI spam overwhelming online platforms. The discussion highlights debates over requiring biometric verification like Face ID to prove human identity, with the user opposing tying such measures to phone manufacturers or social media companies due to privacy concerns.
- Show HN: PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disable TouchID –> password unlock
PanicLock is a macOS tool that disables Touch ID when a MacBook lid is closed, requiring a password for unlocking. It was shared on Hacker News and is hosted on GitHub.