ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Voice biometrics

Have you ever heard of a secret password? A password is a word or a phrase that only you know and it helps keep your information safe. Voice biometrics is like a secret password, but instead of using words, it uses your voice to verify who you are.

Just like your fingerprints are unique to you, your voice is unique too. It's like having your own special voice print. Voice biometrics technology captures the unique features of your voice, such as the pitch, tone, cadence, and rhythm of your speech. These features make up your voice signature.

To use voice biometrics, first, you have to register your voice. This means you have to record your voice saying specific words or phrases, such as "My voice is my password." The computer then stores your voice signature. When you try to use voice biometrics to access a computer, a phone, or a bank, the computer will ask you to say those specific words or phrases, and it will compare your voice signature to the one it has on file. If the two match, it means that it's really you, and you can access your information.

Voice biometrics is a very secure way to keep your information safe. It's because no one else has the same voice as you, and it's really hard to fake your voice to sound like someone else. Also, since your voice is always with you, you don't have to worry about losing or forgetting your password anymore. So, the next time you hear about voice biometrics, remember that it's just like a secret password that uses your voice!