It’s still possible to avoid this scenario. For example, imagine how conservative tech-hostile politicians would react if they understood how passkeys gives big

It’s still possible to avoid this scenario. For example, imagine how conservative tech-hostile politicians would react if they understood how passkeys gives big tech authority over their money. Or when police discover that they no longer have the ability to extract passwords with a wrench. Or how parents won’t be able to access some accounts because the kid stored a passkey outside of iCloud and now it’s parent-proof. Massive outrage is due to tech over this, considering historical trends, but either no one realizes the benefits of them — or everyone doesn’t care because it’s worth not having their password stolen. The standards body did a really excellent job solving the problem. Is outrage deserved? Is this better or worse than our freedom? I would watch that debate if someone posted a video of a panel discussing the contradictions! Because I’m not sure where I stand, either. But I just cannot stand the obliviousness that everyone has over attestation. It’s not a done deal yet. I just haven’t seen tech suggest anything to do about it, and that continues to worry.