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Google tries to defend its Web Environment Integrity (techreport.com)
submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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I'm happy to see this being noticed more and more. Google wants to destroy the open web, so it's a lot at stake.

Google basically says "Trust us". What a joke.

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[–] 48 points 3 years ago (1 child)

So, how the hell is this supposed to prevent bots? Unless Google are planning to completely lock the browser down to prevent user scripting and all extensions then surely you can still automate the browser?

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  • [–] 80 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Unless Google are planning to completely lock the browser down to prevent user scripting and all extensions

    Ding ding ding!

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Then how are Web Devs supposed to run automated tests?

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