Google Tries to Defend Its Web Environment Integrity as Critics Slam It as Dangerous
techreport.com
Google has defended its Web Environment Integrity on the grounds that it aims to make web browsing more private and safe through tokens.

I’m happy to see this being noticed more and more. Google wants to destroy the open web, so it’s a lot at stake.

Google basically says “Trust us”. What a joke.

  • dan@lemm.eeEnglish
    34·
    1 year ago

    So, how the hell is this supposed to prevent bots? Unless Google are planning to completely lock the browser down to prevent user scripting and all extensions then surely you can still automate the browser?

    • ItsMeSpez@lemmy.worldEnglish
      581·
      1 year ago

      Unless Google are planning to completely lock the browser down to prevent user scripting and all extensions

      Ding ding ding!

        • hyorvenn@lemmy.worldEnglish
          42·
          1 year ago

          Through the soon to be “Google WebTest, the WEI compliant test suite, powered by AI!”

          Or something like that. Selling the antidote for the poison you created.

      • fidodo@lemmy.worldEnglish
        11·
        1 year ago

        It doesn’t actually prevent anything because you can just use a different browser.

        • Kayn@dormi.zoneEnglish
          23·
          1 year ago

          Remember those “Please use a supported browser” messages websites had?

          With Web Environment Integrity they’ll be back, and worse.