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Google Chrome Removed Blanket Cookie Blocking, Undermining User Privacy Control

A Chrome update eliminated the option to block all cookies from websites, a control that privacy-conscious users relied on. Users are now forced to switch browsers or accept a degraded privacy posture. The change appears driven by advertising interests rather than user needs.

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