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Summary

  • Google's proposal, Web Environment Integrity (WEI), aims to send tamper-proof information about a user's operating system and software to websites.
  • The information sent would help reduce ad fraud and enhance security, but it also raises concerns about user autonomy and control over devices.
  • The authors argue that implementing WEI could lead to websites blocking access for users not on approved systems and browsers.
  • They express worries about companies gaining more control over users' devices and the potential for abuse.
  • The authors emphasize that users should have the final say over what information their devices share.
  • Remote attestation tools, like WEI, might have their place in specific contexts but should not be implemented on the open web due to potential negative consequences.
  • The authors advocate for preserving user autonomy and the openness of the web, emphasizing that users should be the ultimate decision-makers about their devices.

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[–] TheNightBird@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

is there is anyway to use chromecast with firefox?

thats the only reason im still attached to chrome

[–] astropenguin5@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The answer seems to be sometimes. There's a way to natively do it on Android or with an extension on Mac or Linux, there may be an extension for windows too tho.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1171141

[–] shrugal@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

There is fx_cast, but it's not on the same level as Chromecast Integration in Chrome.