Chrome 121 Enterprise and Education Release Highlights

Third-Party Cookie Deprecation: As part of Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox initiative, 1% of users have third-party cookies disabled to test a cookie-free environment.
Generative AI Features: Introduced AI-powered tools for signed-in users in the U.S. (initially for unmanaged accounts).
Safer Encrypted Archives: Encrypted archives now prompt Standard Safe Browsing users for a password to improve security.
Enhanced Autofill Security: Card verification is streamlined using Google’s secure verification, removing the need for manual security codes.
CSS Highlight Inheritance: Enhances web styling by inheriting CSS highlight properties, improving page design consistency.

ChromeOS Flex End of Support for Certain Devices: Devices like HP Compaq 6005 Pro and Lenovo ThinkCentre M77 no longer receive certified updates.
Dictation Using Keyboard Shortcuts: Enables dictation with the Search + D shortcut for compatible keyboards.
ChromeVox Accessibility: Enhanced ChromeVox support for better accessibility in Android app streaming.
New Trackpad Gesture: A swipe gesture allows users to dismiss notification pop-ups easily.
Data Controls (DLP) File Restrictions: IT admins can now set data controls to prevent unauthorized sharing, printing, or screen capture on ChromeOS devices.

IP Configuration for Ethernet Devices: Admins can now set IP configurations directly from the Admin console for Ethernet adapters.
Apps & Extensions Report: Identifies extensions recently removed from the Chrome Web Store, helping admins manage security risks.
Chrome Crash Report: Allows IT teams to track and analyze crash data across devices, available for early access.

For more details, visit the official release notes: Chrome Enterprise Release Notes.