They got even chattier last week after OpenAI and Microsoft kicked the AI browser race into high gear with ChatGPT Atlas and a "Copilot Mode" for Edge. They can answer questions, summarize pages, and even take actions on your behalf. The experience is far from seamless yet, but it hints at a more convenient, hands-off future where your browser does lots of your thinking for you.
It's nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either "accept all" or "reject all". Sometimes, there may be a third option, or a link to further tweak your preferences. These pop-ups and banners are distracting, and your first reaction is likely to get them out of the way as soon as possible - perhaps by hitting that "accept all" button.
Google Chrome is certainly fast, free, and easy to use, which makes it one of the best browsers, not to mention one of the most popular. However, we all know that Google isn't the most privacy-conscious company, at least when it comes to collecting your data for its own purposes. Sure, Chrome has built-in safeguards against malicious actors, but the browser also ties directly into Google's advertising business, collecting lots of data.
