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I still think there's a need for passwords depending on the context. For example I would worry if Google employees didn't encrypt their work laptop with FDE as there are very motivated people who super want access (even a tiny slither will do) to Google's internal infra.

Google has enough dirt on people anyway to implement a passwordless system because they practice very rigorous fingerprinting of individuals regardless. You don't even need a Google account. Google knows who you are as you traverse the web in any meaningful way. They do this through fingerprinting captchas / supercookies, and subsidizing core internet infra like Blogger, any number of vanity URLs (goo.gl), and they have others at their disposal.

But do note: Google are not 'too big to fail' like a bank.

The great Alphabet Leak of 2030 is upon us and we better be ready.