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Which of these does Google Analytics use to distinguish new and returning users?

Facial recognition technology
Artificial intelligence
A sequentially-assigned unique identifier and browser cookie
A randomly-assigned unique identifier and browser cookie

Correct Answer

A randomly-assigned unique identifier and browser cookie

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