Google's Push to Eliminate Passwords Gains Momentum

Google is planning to replace passwords with passkeys as the default sign-in tool, aiming to make passwords obsolete. Passkeys allow users to sign into their accounts using the same method that unlocks their device, such as pins or biometrics. Passkeys are phishing-resistant and faster than passwords. While passwords won't disappear immediately, Google is taking a significant step towards their elimination by making passkeys the default option. Google has already partnered with companies like Uber and eBay to adopt passkeys, and WhatsApp is reportedly next in line. The tech industry still has work to do before passwords can be completely phased out, but this move brings us closer to that reality.