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Google introduces face recognition as a login method

Google is launching a new login method where users can sign in to their Google account by taking a selfie or short video clip of themselves, instead of passwords or traditional authentication methods.

WHY IT MATTERS

This represents a step away from password protection toward biometric authentication, which could make logging in easier and potentially more secure – but also raises questions about privacy and the protection of facial data.

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