Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video - TechCrunch
Google just killed the password. Selfie video is your new spare key.
Why it matters
Google is shipping biometric authentication as a passwordless login option, expanding the surface area for AI-driven identity verification and reducing friction in account access — but raises questions about liveness detection, deepfake risk, and privacy implications for leaders building on Google's identity infrastructure.
The key facts
9 to knowSelfie video authentication now available for Google Account sign-in
Positions as password alternative/recovery method
Requires liveness detection (AI inference at scale)
Privacy implication: facial biometric collection at Google scale
Competitive move vs Apple Face ID, Microsoft Hello, 1Password passkeys
Alternative to password recovery flows
Uses liveness detection and facial recognition to verify identity
Deployed to consumers via Google Account settings
Addresses password reset friction at scale across 1.8B+ Google Account users
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