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Security · 3h ago

Google lets you log in with a selfie

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Ars Technica AI ·

Google now allows users to verify their identity with a selfie video for account access, AI avatars, and age verification. The feature uses facial recognition to replace traditional passwords. It aims to simplify login while raising privacy and security questions.

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Convenient, but facial recognition login introduces new risks around biometric data storage and potential misuse.
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