In "Chrome makes the web work better for you," Google says its browser "gives you choice" and points to three customization options: first-party integrations, various settings, and over 100,000 Chrome Web Store extensions.
"Ads are critical to many online businesses. They help keep content free online, which helps ensure that anyone can access content. Chrome develops ways to let sites show you personalized ads while protecting your privacy."
Google has made these arguments about ads and the free web in the past, but stating it explicitly in Chrome's About page is an interesting move, even if most people might not venture this deep down into preferences.
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