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Bad news for anyone that bought a WFH mouse jiggler: Microsoft wants to know that there's actually a person sitting behind the screen. 

The company is seeking to patent a method of verifying network communications using what it calls "proof of presence." This tech allows communication between two devices on a network by verifying that the right person is actually physically on the other end of the screen to receive the message.

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Source Fool.com