Amazon wants to replace 'awkward
passwords' with smiling selfies.
Customers would be able to take a picture or a short video of themselves to authenticate payments, instead of typing in a password.
The process would replace passwords in the same way a thumbprint replaces putting in a PIN code on an iPhone and other devices.
To double check that the image is a legitimate selfie of a living human being (instead of a scan of previously taken photo), the system would also require users to blink, smile or tilt their head when taking their picture.
Amazon said it is exploring the new technology to improve security and user experience.
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