Google Launches Selfie Video Login, Faces User Backlash Over Privacy
hewarsaber · x · 2026-07-23
Google officially announced a new feature allowing users to log into their accounts via a quick selfie video if they forget their password or lose their phone.
However, this biometric login feature, aimed at enhancing convenience, hasn't been fully embraced. A prominent user directly rejected it with a 'No thanks,' reflecting ongoing privacy concerns regarding how big tech companies handle and store facial recognition data.
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