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Google is introducing a new selfie video sign-in and account recovery method that lets users verify their identity with a short selfie video.

The feature uses liveness checks, facial matching, encryption, and Google’s existing security systems to help prevent spoofing attempts.

Users can delete their saved selfie video at any time and can choose whether or not Google can use their videos to improve its facial recognition and verification tech.

Google is adding a new way for users to sign in and get back into their accounts when traditional recovery methods aren’t available. Called selfie video, the new feature allows users to record a short video of themselves and later use it to verify their identity when signing in to their Google account.