[deleted] strange, not what I heard. Here is the matrix permalink for the question/answer related to Google pixel 8's class 3 rating and face unlock, just as recent as November 1st.
There is only 1 admin by the way.
... comes from other admins confirmation.
Edit: the permalink may have issues opening for some users.
<@appleboblin:matrix.org> since pixel 8 face unlock is now class 3, will GOS for pixel 8 and 8 pro get face unlock? or is it still viewed as not secure?
we have no plans to enable support for an insecure face unlock implementation incapable providing reasonable security due to lack of dedicated face unlock hardware (Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL had dual infrared cameras, IR dot projector and IR flood illuminator providing a more secure biometric unlock system than fingerprint unlock as opposed to simply using the front camera in a way that could be done on any device)
Edit 2: you're welcome to search our main matrix room for the keyword "illuminator", this will be one of the first results from November 1st.