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"Google's Web Integrity API: A Threat to Alternative Media Clients"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica

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Google has abandoned its proposal for the "Web Environment Integrity API," a web standard that would have allowed web browsers to detect modifications on devices accessing protected content. The proposal received backlash for its invasive nature and lack of transparency. However, Google has now shifted its focus to an experimental Android WebView Media Integrity API, which aims to scan Android devices for modifications and potentially block access to certain apps or content. This move raises concerns about the impact on "alternative" media clients like YouTube Vanced, which used a WebView to bypass ads and unlock premium features.

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Google's Web Integrity API: A DRM Gatekeeper for the Internet

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica

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Google has proposed a new web standard called the "Web Integrity API" that aims to verify the integrity of a user's web browser and prevent unauthorized modifications. The API would require users to pass an "environment attestation" test, which involves contacting a third-party attestation server to verify the browser's integrity. If successful, users would receive a signed "IntegrityToken" that unlocks the desired content. While Google claims this would enhance security and prevent cheating, critics argue that it is a form of DRM and could compromise user privacy.

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