There’s no cheating this random number generator
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From jury duty to tax audits, randomness plays a big role. Scientists used quantum physics to build a system that ensures those number draws can’t be gamed.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Science_News on 2025-06-11 18:35:42+00:00.

Original Title: A ‘cheat-proof’ protocol for generating random numbers could prevent hidden tampering or rigged outcomes in drawings. The technology uses a system of photons and hash chains to make manipulation practically impossible.