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Google Lets You Use Selfie Video as Account Recovery Key

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

Google now allows users to record a selfie video as a backup method to recover their account. The feature uses liveness detection to verify identity, aiming to reduce reliance on SMS codes. It's rolling out gradually to all Google accounts.

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This adds convenience but raises privacy concerns about storing biometric data on Google's servers.
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