Can Federated Learning Improve Internet Privacy? | Google FLoC

The video discusses how Internet interactions are tracked through methods like login, cookies, and digital fingerprinting. It highlights privacy concerns and introduces Google's Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) as a new tracking method. While FLoC aims to balance privacy and targeted advertising, it faces criticism for potentially revealing sensitive information. The video also covers increased public awareness of privacy and alternative browser options.

How do cookies function in tracking user behavior on the Internet?

Explain how digital fingerprinting differs from traditional tracking methods.

What role does public awareness play in the development of privacy-focused internet browsers?

What is the main purpose of Google's Federated Learning of Cohorts (Flock)?

Why do many web browser companies seem to reject the idea of Flock?

What are some concerns associated with the use of Flock for tracking users?

Discuss the implications of being tracked based on cohort assignments.