SMRTR ProgrammingApr 7, 2026The Verge

The case for banning cookie banners

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Kate Klonick argues cookie banners have evolved from well-intentioned privacy tools into useless, bloated pop-ups that create harmful interaction patterns across the web. Google Maps' new Ask feature uses AI to answer complex location queries, while developers explore whether E Ink smartphones could reduce our digital overwhelm through simpler displays.

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