Google ID Checks: Airport Security's Chaotic Cousin Enters Chat
In an astoundingly bold move that could easily double as a confusing airport experience, Google has announced its new identity verification feature that it insists 'is no different than checking IDs at the airport.' Launched in 2024, this little gem means Google will now squint at your digital face like a bouncer at Club Techie. But hereās the kickerāGoogle fans get to enjoy the comforting vibe of being scrutinized by both TSA and their search giant simultaneously! A perfect cocktail of benign paranoia and cheerful data mining, proving yet again tech companies love to spice up your life with surprise social experiments!
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Google says their new ID check is just like airport security, because nothing screams 'fun day' like showing your ID twice to two different gatekeepers who both might leak your data.
If Googleās ID check is airport level, can we expect them to randomly confiscate a DataSnack or two while theyāre at it?
Imagine Googleās ID checks at airports. āSir, your search history says youāre a commando, please empty your browsing cache.ā
Source: Arstechnica | Published: 8/25/2025 | Author: Ryan Whitwam
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