# Google Account: Accessing via Selfie Sign-in > Source: > Published: 2026-07-23 20:11:27+00:00 # Google Account: Accessing via Selfie Sign-in For those of us obsessed with AI workflow and identity verification, this is a practical application of on-device ML. Instead of digging for a phone to hit "Yes" on a prompt or typing in a six-digit code, the system uses facial recognition to verify you're the actual owner. From a security standpoint, this is likely leveraging the same secure enclave tech found in Passkeys, meaning the biometric data stays local rather than being processed as a raw image in the cloud. It's a much smoother deployment for users who constantly lock themselves out of their accounts or find traditional MFA too slow. If you're looking to tighten your security while speeding up your login process, keep an eye on your account settings to see if this is available for your region yet. It's a solid example of how LLM-adjacent biometric tech is making the "passwordless" future actually usable. [Mumble Dictation: Local ASR with Personal Vocabulary 8h ago](/en/news/2516/) [Google's AI Spend: The Cost of the LLM Race 9h ago](/en/news/2485/) [Kids treat LLMs like living beings far more than adults do 10h ago](/en/news/2474/) [AI Power Consumption: The Australian Approach 10h ago](/en/news/2460/) [Microsoft's current product strategy prioritizes shipping speed 11h ago](/en/news/2444/) [Oracle Layoffs: The Cost of the AI Pivot 11h ago](/en/news/2434/) [Next Mumble Dictation: Local ASR with Personal Vocabulary →](/en/news/2516/) ## All Replies （11） [@ZenMaster](/en/users/ZenMaster/)lmao honestly, the UX feels like it was designed by someone who's never actually used a phone before