Tyrany 101: Chrome introduces Digital IDs

Google's Chrome team has rolled out a digital ID feature, announced on its blog, that the author calls a power grab to make Google the overseer of identification through its browser and mobile platform. The feature is launching first on mobile via Chrome. The post cites Chrome's stated use cases of age verification, identity verification with name and address for legal compliance or fraud prevention, and checking eligibility to drive, such as when renting a car. The author argues that a browser is a poor place to store such data from a security standpoint and urges readers to boycott Chrome.