User Agent 2.0 - What Can the Browser Do for the User? - Ben Livshits - USENIX Enigma Conference - 2019
Offered By: USENIX Enigma Conference via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the evolving role of web browsers as user agents in this 23-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2019. Delve into Ben Livshits' insights on how browsers can better protect and empower users in the face of web security challenges. Learn about the limitations of traditional security mechanisms that rely on user decision-making, and discover innovative approaches to reduce prompt fatigue while enhancing user privacy and security. Examine proposed features such as intelligent private browsing suggestions and third-party cookie blocking, complete with visual comparisons. Gain a comprehensive understanding of content monetization, web tracking, personalization, and emerging trends in the digital landscape. Investigate the impact of GDPR, paywalls, and the changing dynamics of the publishing industry. Uncover potential solutions like Brave Ads, Basic Attention Token, and improved consent management systems that aim to revolutionize the user-browser relationship and create a more secure, privacy-focused web experience.
Syllabus
Intro
Nearterm goals
Content monetization
Web tracking
Personalization
Near term
Trends
History
Dictionarycom
CTRs
walled gardens
publishing industry
GDP
We Value Your Privacy
Takeaways
Research
Paywalls
Summary
The Model of Free Content
What Can We Do
Brave Ads
Basic Attention Token
Tipping
Rewards
Consent Management
Privacy Policies
Conclusion
Taught by
USENIX Enigma Conference
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