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Date Published
Author
Keshia Rose
Word count
1236
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

A recent webinar hosted by CTO Valentin Vasilyev explored the implications of new browser privacy changes from Apple and Google, affecting device identification used for fraud prevention and website functionality. Apple's updates in Safari 17 include advanced privacy measures like audio buffer noise injection, canvas and WebGL data serialization poisoning, and screen resolution hiding to enhance user privacy. Meanwhile, Google's Privacy Sandbox initiative aims to balance user privacy with business needs by phasing out third-party cookies and introducing new APIs for safer data handling and interest-based advertising. These changes, while promising a more private internet, challenge developers to adapt their web applications to maintain functionality in this evolving landscape, with advanced identification tools becoming increasingly important. Valentin emphasized the complexity of integrating new APIs and suggested that specialized companies like Fingerprint can assist in navigating these challenges.