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How the cookie became a monster

Nov 19, 2022 · 26m
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  • Lou Montulli created internet cookies 30 years ago to solve anonymity protection problems
  • Cookies evolved from obscure protective code into advertisers' tracking tool, transforming internet functionality
  • Journey from privacy-enhancing technology to privacy nightmare illustrates unintended consequences of digital innovation

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