A browser-level universal opt-out in California and MIT's refusal of federal funding terms crystallize a pivot toward privacy-by-default and institutional independence. Platform safety gaps and large-scale stress events—from TikTok's 13-plus search exposures to a 750,000-player surge and a six-minute-fuel landing—underscore mounting operational and regulatory risks. Debates over ISP fee transparency and delayed toxicity oversight highlight escalating stakes for consumer protections.
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