Alipay responds to risks of facial recognition payment

Alipay explained its facial recognition is based on 3D face recognition technology. Before recognizing a face, it uses hardware and software to determine whether the collected face is generated by photos, videos or software simulation.

In addition, the facial recognition payment function can only be enabled if a user allows it and has entered the payment password prior to using it, and it can be closed at any time, Alipay said.