Engineers criticized for creating passkeys without grasping user psychology
A critical post on Hacker News argues that passkey authentication was designed by engineers who failed to consider how ordinary users think and act. The author claims that while passkeys are technically secure, their complexity and lack of clear mental models make them confusing and frustrating for consumers. This matters because widespread adoption of passkeys, meant to replace passwords, may be hindered if usability issues are not addressed.
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