Google Chrome Testing Proxy Scheme to Enhance Privacy and Hide IP Addresses

Google is planning to develop a feature called IP Protection for its Chrome browser, which aims to mask IP addresses through network proxies to enhance user privacy and limit cross-site tracking. The project, part of Google's Privacy Sandbox initiative, is similar to Apple's iCloud Private Relay service for Safari. The initial testing will involve a Google-owned proxy, followed by a two-hop proxy setup involving a third-party proxy server. The implementation timeline and details are yet to be finalized, and the feature is expected to be initially launched as an opt-in setting before becoming the default.