Local AI hits a DuckDuckGo CAPTCHA block

A local llama.cpp-based started showing a message that was blocking it with a CAPTCHA and that it would try other approaches. The issue appeared suddenly in the morning. No fix, cause, cost figure, or comparison was provided.

Key points

  • A local llama.cpp-based model reported that was blocking it with a CAPTCHA.
  • The message said it would try other approaches after being blocked.
  • No confirmed cause or workaround was included.
  • AI agents that depend on may need fallback paths.
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