Interestingly, DRM is also being used by Signal for privacy concerns over Windows Recall, as discussed on HN [0] previously.
Popular web browsers way too complex, far too difficult to control.
Simpler software could satisfy web users.
Could reduce potential for surveillance and annoying distractions. Easier to audit and control.
(I had to editorialize to get the title within the limits)
I flat out have DRM disabled in my browser. If I really really need it, then that's what VMs and VPNs are for.
Not surprising at all.
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I've set DRM to require explicit approval in the browser, and I've seen random web sites that have no obvious reason to do so randomly request the permission.
I don't know what exactly causes this, since it's intermittent (the same web site doesn't always do it) and happens even with various ad and tracking blockers in place.