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Face ID and Touch ID for the Web
Biometrics fail every test for a password, but, assuming sufficient accuracy, work pretty well for Authentication, which is the actual purpose of a password.
Biometrics are closer to a public key than a password.
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Biometrics are closer to a public key than a password.