"Google's Chrome Cookie Phase-Out: Advertisers and Users Navigate the New Normal"
Google has initiated the phase-out of third-party cookies in Chrome by disabling them for one percent of users as part of its Privacy Sandbox project. This change, which began on January 4, aims to enhance user privacy while still allowing targeted advertising. Users affected by this rollout will receive a notification and have the option to temporarily re-enable third-party cookies. The Privacy Sandbox will group users based on browsing activity for ad targeting, with all data processing done on-device. Google plans to disable third-party cookies for all Chrome users by mid-2024, amidst regulatory scrutiny over potential increased market dominance.

