Google Lets You Use a Selfie Video to Unlock Your Account | Tech News

Google’s just dropped a slick new trick to help you get back into your account if you’re locked out: a selfie video. Think of it as your digital spare key — handy when your main device’s gone or your passkey’s lost. It’s part of Google’s bigger push for flexible sign-in options, alongside recovery contacts and backup codes, and sets up in minutes. Security’s a priority too — Google uses liveness detection to fight deepfakes, and even your video might not be enough if suspicious activity flags. You can’t add this feature if you’re already locked out, and you can opt out of letting Google use your video to train AI. It’s opt-in, so no surprise enrollments — a smart move after past tech missteps. Perfect for anyone who’s ever forgotten a password or misplaced their phone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69c2e2447982fad6