Our Computer Using agent just solved CAPTCHA up to Level 6

Bot checks “I’m not a robot” — cheers, panic, and memes erupt

TLDR: An AI agent named Coasty says it can handle “I’m not a robot” tests, popups, and cookie banners, scoring a best‑so‑far 82% on a desktop task benchmark. The crowd is split between excitement over fewer web hassles and fears of a bot-versus-website arms race, asking if this is good for the internet.

Coasty, a computer-using AI agent, just claimed it can breeze through “I’m not a robot” tests up to Level 6 — plus messy browser popups and cookie banners. The team says they didn’t even train it for that (yes, the irony is acknowledged). It also scored 82% on OSWorld — think a big test of real desktop tasks — which they call best so far for agents working on actual computers. There’s a replay link if you want to see the checkbox get humbled in real time.

The comment section instantly set the tone with a blunt mood-check: “Is this a good development?” That question split the room. One side is hyped: finally, an assistant that can click through the internet’s obstacle course without whining. The other side is worried: if bots beat the bot-detectors, what happens to sign-ups, polls, and the fragile peace of your inbox? Some call it an accessibility win for people who struggle with CAPTCHAs; others call it the opening shot in a new bot vs. web arms race. Meanwhile, the memes are merciless: robots ticking “I’m not a robot,” cookie banners getting dunked on, and “CAPTCHA needs a CAPTCHA” takes on repeat. The vibe: internet chores might get easier — but so might mischief.

Key Points

  • Coasty.ai reports its agent scored 82% on the OSWorld benchmark.
  • The company describes this result as state-of-the-art for real desktop environments.
  • The agent handled CAPTCHAs up to Level 6.
  • The team states it did not explicitly train the agent to solve “I’m not a robot” challenges.
  • A replay link demonstrating the agent’s behavior is provided.

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