The RealHumans blog.
Notes on building a real-human network in the age of AI.
How to Protect Yourself from Bots, Scammers, and Fake Profiles
In the past, fake profiles were easy to spot. Poor grammar. Stock photos. Obvious scripts. That’s no longer the case.
Jim Fowler·
Why We Don’t Use Biometrics or Government ID
Biometric systems—like facial recognition or fingerprint scans—are often positioned as the future of identity. They’re fast. They’re convenient. They feel secure. But they come with a fundamental risk.
Jim Fowler·
The Internet Has a Trust Problem. RealHumans Is Here to Fix It.
For most of the internet’s history, we have operated on an assumption: That the person on the other side of the screen is real. That assumption is no longer safe. Today, anyone can create a convincing digital identity. AI systems can generate realistic photos, hold conversations, mimic personalities, and build entire personas that appear human. Bots and bad actors are no longer obvious—they are often indistinguishable from real people. This creates a growing problem: We don’t know who we’re dealing with anymore.
Jim Fowler·