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Google Chrome Tests Feature to Automatically Redact Sensitive Info During Screen Sharing

New experimental tool aims to enhance privacy by hiding credit card details and passwords on Android devices.

  • Chrome's new feature will block sensitive fields like credit cards and passwords during screen sharing or recording.
  • The feature is currently in an experimental phase and will be available in Chrome Canary soon.
  • Users need to enable a specific flag to activate this redaction tool.
  • This tool extends privacy protections similar to those in Incognito mode to regular Chrome tabs.
  • The release date for the general public is yet to be determined.
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