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Google is rolling out a new biometric authentication feature that allows users to sign in using a selfie video, serving as a backup account recovery method when traditional access methods are unavailable. This opt-in feature uses liveness detection to prevent deepfake attacks and represents a shift toward passwordless, multi-factor authentication strategies that improve security posture while maintaining user control over biometric data usage. For IT organizations, this signals the industry's move toward advanced identity verification methods and highlights the importance of educating users about modern authentication options to reduce account lockouts and recovery costs.