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Google Uses Selfie Video as Account Key

Google accounts can now be opened with a selfie video; however, you must have previously recorded a selfie video for this to work.

Google Uses Selfie Video as Account Key
Google Uses Selfie Video as Account Key
Bild: Google LLC, „Google 2026 logo“, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, bearbeitet

Google has recently introduced a new feature that can unlock locked accounts using a selfie video. This capability allows users to use a selfie video instead of traditional authentication methods in case they forget their password or their account gets locked.

How This System Works

To use this feature, users must have previously recorded a selfie video in their account. In fact, this video is stored as a key and is used in emergencies. This method can be particularly useful for those who frequently forget their passwords.

However, this new feature also raises concerns. Do users really trust the privacy and security of their selfie video? Can this method be easily abused? These questions remain unanswered and may lead to more serious discussions about information security.