Google Lets Users Sign In With Video Selfies

Google introduced a new account sign-in option that lets users verify identity with a selfie video, aimed at helping people regain access when locked out or without their usual device. The feature uses guided head movements to capture multiple angles and compares the live video with a saved reference video, adding liveness checks and other safeguards to reduce impersonation and deepfake fraud. Google says the clip is encrypted, stored with consent, and can be deleted at any time. The update highlights the growing pressure on identity systems as AI makes spoofing and synthetic identity attacks easier, reinforcing the importance of stronger authentication tools across digital services. The news is a product/security enhancement for Google rather than a direct financial event, but it supports the company’s broader trust and safety positioning.