End of Internet Cookies: Google's big plan, now the website will run,

Google's announcement to block third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users on January 4, 2024 marks a significant change. But why is Google gradually removing cookies and what is its replacement?

What's wrong with cookies?

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Privacy-First Approach

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Journey from FLOC to Advertising Topics

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Journey from FLOC to Advertising Topics

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