Google Rolls Out Privacy Sandbox in Chrome to Give Users More Control Over Ads

Google has rolled out Privacy Sandbox in Chrome to help advertisers deliver targeted ads while giving users some control over data sharing.
Advertisers can now integrate Privacy Sandbox APIs to measure campaign effectiveness and target ads to specific audiences.
Chrome users can set ad preferences to get more customized ads based on interests.
Privacy Sandbox aims to help advertisers adapt to the eventual phasing out of third-party cookies in Chrome.
While framed as benefiting users, Privacy Sandbox changes appear geared toward appeasing advertisers and regulators.

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