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Google Tests Verification Button Without Sign-In to Access Search Results

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Google is testing a verification step that requires users to click a "Continue" button after a few seconds to access search results, a less invasive alternative to its earlier sign-in requirement.

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Google is testing a new verification feature on search results that requires users to click a "Continue" button after a brief delay, rather than signing in, to confirm they are human and proceed with searches. This follows earlier testing in August where Google required sign-in to verify users before displaying results.

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