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Your Face Is the Password: The Risks Behind Biometric Convenience


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Your face unlocks your phone, your fingerprint logs you into your bank, your voice activates your assistant. But what happens when your body becomes your password—and you can't change it? In this critical episode of Need to Know, we unpack the truth behind biometric technology. From data breaches and surveillance systems to algorithmic bias and predictive profiling, we explore the hidden costs of convenience. You’ll learn how biometric systems collect, store, monetize, and sometimes weaponize the most personal data you have—your identity. Before you scan, swipe, or speak again, this is what you need to know.
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